This is my little way of saying thanks to all of you who have visited my blog. May your house be filled with love, peace and joy of the season. Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 20, 2013
A Christmas Guest Post and Giveaway
I'm over at Steph's blog today guest posting about Christmas traditions. Stop by for your chance to win a Target gift card for your last minute shopping needs.
This is my little way of saying thanks to all of you who have visited my blog. May your house be filled with love, peace and joy of the season. Merry Christmas!
This is my little way of saying thanks to all of you who have visited my blog. May your house be filled with love, peace and joy of the season. Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Christmas Cookies: Peanut Butter Blossoms
Every Christmas I make these cookies, I've been making them since 2000! You don't have to use Hershey kisses, you can use any star-shaped chocolates that are available. Please note that I doubled this recipe (because I have a lot of people to bake for!) If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you'll love these Christmas cookies.
PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS
MAKES BETWEEN 55-60 COOKIES
1 C shortening
1 1/2 C peanut butter
2/3 C granulated sugar
2/3 C packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 Tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 C flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
extra granulated sugar to roll cookies in
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat shortening and peanut butter in extra large bowl until well blended. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and beat well.
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into PB mixture.
Shape dough into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar, place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and immediately press chocolate piece into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges.
Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool.
Enjoy!
MAKES BETWEEN 55-60 COOKIES
1 C shortening
1 1/2 C peanut butter
2/3 C granulated sugar
2/3 C packed brown sugar
2 eggs
4 Tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 C flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
extra granulated sugar to roll cookies in
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat shortening and peanut butter in extra large bowl until well blended. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and beat well.
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into PB mixture.
Shape dough into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar, place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and immediately press chocolate piece into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges.
Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool.
Enjoy!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Last Minute Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift
Santa always has good ideas. This year instead of the usual candy and sugary treats or the little toys that will break in a day, how about stuffing that stocking with some money?
Here is an easy DIY gift idea for any age.
1. Get a roll of quarters or dimes from your bank.
2. Wrap with wrapping paper.
3. Cover with clear cellophane, twist ends and tape with clear tape.
This is a cute and easy gift for when you're scrambling at last minute. And seriously, who wouldn't want a little money for all those post-Christmas deals...
Come back on Friday for my pre-Christmas giveaway...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Dashing Through The Snow...
I've been really busy this month with our kids' activities, workload and preparing for the Christmas season. My thought process was if I get everything done early, I'll actually be able to sit and enjoy the pre Christmas festivities. So I've been:
Decorating inside and outside of the house with lots of lights and candles…(since this photo was taken we've gotten a lot more snow and the temperature has dropped considerably, brrrr.)
Shopping for presents, for everyone and myself…
Wrapping those presents…
Baking for our daughter's cookie decorating party tomorrow after school…
And writing my guest post about Christmas traditions (and planning the giveaway!) for Steph's blog on December 20th.
I hope that your season has been especially merry and filled with the wonderful spirit that only comes this time of year!
Decorating inside and outside of the house with lots of lights and candles…(since this photo was taken we've gotten a lot more snow and the temperature has dropped considerably, brrrr.)
Shopping for presents, for everyone and myself…
Wrapping those presents…
Baking for our daughter's cookie decorating party tomorrow after school…
And writing my guest post about Christmas traditions (and planning the giveaway!) for Steph's blog on December 20th.
I hope that your season has been especially merry and filled with the wonderful spirit that only comes this time of year!