I haven't posted much in the past week or so, as I'm a little busy. Between Christmas and getting married this Saturday (!!!!), there's been a lot to do. But I feel I should update :)
Wedding planning goes as smoothly as planning ever does with my family. Things are almost all ready (good thing considering we have less than a week left!). We're baking up a storm for cookies for the guests and for the reception. I'm "knitting like the wind," as a friend instructed, so as to finish I Do before Saturday. And before you fuss at me to pick my needles back up, I'm taking a break from knitting to type - at least it's a different motion for my hands! The two halves are finally done, and now it's just a matter of a mile of Kitchener to join them together!!
As for Christmas, for my present to you and to celebrate my 20th post, here's one of our family's favorite cookie recipes (and my absolute favorite Christmas cookie):
Wedding planning goes as smoothly as planning ever does with my family. Things are almost all ready (good thing considering we have less than a week left!). We're baking up a storm for cookies for the guests and for the reception. I'm "knitting like the wind," as a friend instructed, so as to finish I Do before Saturday. And before you fuss at me to pick my needles back up, I'm taking a break from knitting to type - at least it's a different motion for my hands! The two halves are finally done, and now it's just a matter of a mile of Kitchener to join them together!!
As for Christmas, for my present to you and to celebrate my 20th post, here's one of our family's favorite cookie recipes (and my absolute favorite Christmas cookie):
Chocolate Mint Cookies
3/4 c. margarine or butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 T. water
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 c.)
2 eggs (real)
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
16 oz. bag Smooth'n'Melty mint candies (use 3 little ones or cut big ones in half)
Combine butter, sugar and water. Cook over low heat until melted (microwave on high approx. 2:30 minutes).
Add chips and stir until partially melted.
Pour into large mixing bowl and cool 10 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, and beat on high.
Stir together flour, soda, and salt.
Add to chocolate mixture and mix on low until blended.
Chill one hour at least.
Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
Roll teaspoon of dough into ball. (Handle as little as possible! Does not have to be a perfect ball.)
Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Removed and immediately (while still on cookie sheet) place mint candy on hot cookie, wait a few seconds and press in gently.
Allow mint to soften slightly and spread with a knife.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container. Makes 10 dozen.
Enjoy!
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