Here's a quick summary of what I've made:
- Gingerbread cookies - We discovered Avery's passion for making roll-out cookies when we made these. She took it very seriously - and for once was more concered with making the cookies versus eating the dough. Her favorite part was rolling out the dough. Chelsea couldn't get her to part w/the extra dough. If she had it her way, she would have kept on going. I've never made these before...but they turned out really yummy and I have to say I pretty much ate them all before Anthony could discover them.
- Sugar cookies - Since Avery had so much fun...we thought we'd get together and make more roll-out cookies. Avery was really into decorating the cookies this time - and insisted on only making "pink" cookies. When it was time to go, I let her load of her plate with the cookies she wanted and she took all the "pink" ones. I didn't want to tell her we were really trying to make RED frosting...
- Peanut Butter Fudge - Chelsea is the first person to introduce me to this delightful treat. Like any fudge - it's very rich and you can only have a small portion - but it tastes so good. It reminds me of the inside of Reese's Pieces candies.
- Chocolate Scrumpteous Bars - I guess these really aren't technically a Christmas cookie, but my mom always made them around the holidays and I seem to do the same. I took them for a ward christmas party cause it makes so many - and I do have to say they were the first dessert gone! I had saved some at home for Chelsea cause they are her favorite.
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels - I took these for a work Christmas party and they seemed to be the hit. A few people seemed surprised that I made them - I guess the christmas sprinkles made them look more professional and then asked for the recipe. You've got to be kidding me - it's just pretzels dipped in almond bark sprinkles with christmas sprinkles. So simple! I also took these to book group - in order to redeem myself from the horrible job I had done the previous year. I ran out of time and hadn't gone to the store - so in a last minute effort, I combined forces with a friend Ruth and melted normal choc chips and normal pretzel sticks. And then I think they spilled over on Ruth in the car! Sometimes, I don't know why I even try!
- Chex Mix - Ok, I admit, this is one of my favs and i'm totally addicted. it's dangerous cause i'll seriously keep eating it until it's gone. i guess there's worse things for you...
- Candy Cane Sugar Cookies - These were always a favorite of my dad's - he remembers his own mother making them each year. But my own mom thinks they take a lot of work so she doens't always make them each year. My sister Katelynn returned from ID and was anxious to hang out with me - which was a first. But I totally enjoyed her company and was nice to catch up on what had been going. She sounds like she's doing so well - so I'm proud of the decisions she is making!
And here's the list of things I still need to make before Christmas. Better get busy...
- Oreo chocalate candies
- Homemade carmels
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Italian Hot Chocolate
- Wassal
- Nauvoo fudge
- Toffee
- Peanut Brittle
- Peppermint bark
- And more of all of the above cause it's already gone.
There's too many yummy things to have a favorite - so that's why I have to make it all. And then for New Year's, I'll make a resolution to go on a diet and loose the extra 10 lbs I seem to gain...
