Archive for December, 2006

* Merry Christmas 2006 *

December 25th, 2006 at 1:49 pm

* Candy Canes *

December 6th, 2006 at 10:20 am

A candy thermometer2 cups sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon red food coloring1. Mix the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar in a large,heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Place a candy thermometer in the mixture, and cook […]

* Gingerbread Ornaments *

December 5th, 2006 at 10:20 am

1/2 cup butter1/2 tsp salt6 Tbs sugar1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 brown sugar2 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup molasses1 1/2 tsp ginger1 egg2 cups flour2 tsp baking powderCream butter with sugars, molasses and egg yolk. Mix all remaingingredients, except egg white. Stir into butter mixture to form stiffdough Chill for 1 hour, then […]

* Christmas Fudge *

December 4th, 2006 at 10:18 am

6 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
1 large can evaporated milk
2 packages chocolate chips
1 jar marshmallow cream
1 cup nuts
Cook in heavy pan until boiling, boil 10 minutes, stirring all the
time. Take off burner and add chips, marshmallow cream and nuts, make
sure you mix well, pour into 9 x 13 buttered pan. […]

* Oatmeal Banana Cookies *

December 3rd, 2006 at 10:18 am

6 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp heaping baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 medium egg
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup whole wheat flour (or spelt)
1/3 cup white grape juice concentrate
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup grated carrot
3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, filberts,
almonds)
Combine all wet ingredients, stir well. Sift together […]