Christmas Recipes

[jeni740]

:santa:Hi i was just wondering what you all make for Christmas goodies, we are have a cookie/bake good exchange at work and wanted to try something new this year I usually make my trifle which is good, but a little pricey. Any recipes would be great, Thank You Jen :candycane::bun::santa: I am getting married in 18months!!!!! woohoo time is flying!!!!

[theweddinghelper]

This one I need to post in Brandi's "Christmas Cookies Thread" as well!)

Butterscotch Chip Cookies:
2 1/4 C All Purpose Flour
1 TSP Baking Soda
1/2 TSP Salt
1 C Butter, Softened
3/4 C Packaged Brown Sugar
1/2 C sugar
2 TSP Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
1 (12 oz) pckge of butterscotch chips (Or if u rather choc. chips)


Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine Flour,Baking Soda,and Salt in
small bowl. Set aside. Cream butter, brwn sugar, and gran. sugar
in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg;
Beat well. Gradually add in Flour Mixture; Mix well.
Stir in Chips. Drop by rounded Tablespoons, 2 inches apart onto
an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake @ 375 for 9-12 mins. or until golden brown.

Yield: Approx. 3 dozen cookies. :)

[jeni740]

:bbredface: Oh JEESH I didn't realize that there was already a post like this sorry!!!:bbredface::bbredface::bbredface::bbredfac e:

[theweddinghelper]

It's ok! :)
I was just saying I need to put this recipe in Brandi's thread also.
(Bc her's is for Christmas cookies:ginger: .) Your thread can be for all kinds of Christmas recipes.:)

[Italianobabe_89]

Now I want some cookies now!

[theweddinghelper]

I just got done making cookies! :)
They were very delicious, I will be posting that recipe as well when I have time. It was a new cookie recipe I wanted to try, it was worth it!

[theweddinghelper]

Here are a couple more recipes you can make anytime or that's good for the Holidays as well.


Mini Key Lime Cupcakes:
Make mini cakes for maximum satisfaction. Cake mix and
ready-to-spread frosting make prep super easy.
Topping
1box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding and pie
filling mix
1 1/2cups whipping cream
1/4cup Key lime or regular lime juice
4drops green food color
1 1/2cups powdered sugar
Cupcakes
48regular-size paper baking cups
1box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
Frosting
1container (12 oz) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white
frosting
1tablespoon Key lime or regular lime juice
1/2teaspoon grated Key lime or regular lime peel

1. In large bowl, beat pudding mix and whipping cream
with wire whisk 2 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes. Beat in
1/4 cup Key lime juice and the food color; stir in
powdered sugar until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each
of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as
directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Spoon about
1 rounded tablespoonful batter into each muffin cup,
using about half of the batter. (Muffin cups will be
about 1/3 full.) Refrigerate remaining batter. Bake 14
to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center
comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Repeat
with remaining baking cups and batter. Cool cupcakes
completely, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove cupcakes from baking cups. Swirl about 2
teaspoons toppng on top of each cupcake.
4. Stir frosting in container 20 times. Gently stir in
1 tablespoon Key lime juice and the lime peel. Spoon
topping into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic
bag. Cut 1/2-inch opening across bottom corner of bag.
Squeeze 1 rounded teaspoonful frosting from bag onto
topping. Garnish with fresh lime wedge, if desired.
Store in refrigerator.




Strawberry Champagne Punch
"This is a simple, delicious punch. I have friends who make it for Christmas, but it's great anytime."

INGREDIENTS:
1 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne, chilled
2 liters ginger ale, chilled
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries, partially thawed
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DIRECTIONS:
In a large punch bowl, combine champagne, ginger ale and strawberries. Stir gently and serve.

[jeni740]

Ooooooh the champagne one sounds awesome, I love this Ballatore Red Spumante, it would go great with strawberries and gingerale 492 I hate wine and most champagne,, but this stuff is great

[theweddinghelper]

That does look good! I love mostly any Spumante's! (Esp. Verde Spumante, You have to try that one too! It is the BEST Champagne I have EVER had! :)