Well, the winter blah is out in force around Columbus today. The entire DD household is down for the count with flu-like symptoms. However, this has not stopped the production of....
Christmas Cookies! *TADA*
Monday brought the creating of sugar cookie dough for some cutouts. I used the basic recipe from the Better Homes and Garden's cookbook, then added a splash of hazelnut extract for fun and depth. The cookies are good, but could use some tweaking in the future. I think maybe adding some spice or candied citrus peel to them would work well. For now they are dusted with cinnamon/clove sugar or red/green crystals.
Yesterday I happened upon these wonderful ginger cookies and made them immediately. *Ree, I think, is a goddess of the kitchen, and you should read her blog.* I used some butter, which made them a bit crispier than hers look. I just couldn't bring myself to use the shortening... I DID however, put in the fresh ginger and will stand by that decision forever.
I don't have any original recipes for you today, and I'm sorry. Hopefully the creative gene will come back after the holiday is over. For now, happy eating, and happy holidays!
DD
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