Author Archives: mothergoose53

This is my Fig/Walnut Biscotti. I love to make Biscotti! They are very delicious and go with coffee, tea, hot chocolate or wine! I love to experiment with my recipes and come up with new flavors, which I did with this one last year. This is not a traditional Christmas cookie but I love toContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Fig Walnut Biscotti”

These are my delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are easy to make and delicious. You can add any add-in’s you would like. Or fancy them up for your beautiful Christmas Cookie trays. It makes them extra special gifts as well. Who wouldn’t love to get a tray of fancy cookies? 1 cup butter, softened 3/4Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas Cookies Chocolate Chip”

These are Peanut Blossoms, and they seem to be everyone’s favorite! I know they are one of mine! This year I put some kisses and some 1/2 of a peanut butter cup. They are fun to play with. 1 cup Crisco 1 1/2 cup peanut butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggsContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas Cookies Peanut Blossoms”

These are our Date Bars. They are really delicious! My momma got this recipe from her dear friend, who was an avid cookie baker, when I was a child. My momma started baking them and when I was a bit older I joined in. They are a hugely popular cookie bar. 1 cup Crisco 2Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas Cookies: DateBars”

These are my delicious Snickerdoodle cookies! I have been making them since I was about 12. They are a long-standing favorite of our family. They have cinnamon sugar on the outside and buttery goodness on the inside. I hope you make them! 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup Crisco 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Snickerdoodles”

These are my delicious Sugar Cookies. Very simple to make. I have made these for years. They are always a big hit for Christmas cookie trays 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups flour Preheat oven to 400 degrees Now prepare your baking sheets, line withContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas Cookies: SugarCookies”