Monday, December 13, 2010

A Man is in my Kitchen and he is making Cookies

HOLIDAY TREATS THAT ARE EASY TO MAKE!



As a typical male, I am not a very good cook and if I do venture into the kitchen to try my culinary skills, the recipe had better be easy. These three holiday treats are very simple and the end product is so good I thought I share with you....Good eating and Happy Holidays!

(1) Creme Drop Fudge
You will need:
2 packages of Old Fashion Creme Drops and 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
Heat the creme drops in a small bowl in the microwave for 80-90 seconds. You may have to stir it about halfway through the heating. When heated, stir in the peanut butter and pour on to a buttered dish. Allow to cool, cut into pieces and enjoy.

[2] Peanut Butter Cookies
You will need:
1 cup of peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 vanilla
Mix in a medium bowl. Incorporating all ingredients. Pinch off a small ball of dough about the size of a quarter, roll it between your hands and lay the ball of dough on a cookie sheet. Placing them about 3 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 7-9 minutes. When you see the edges are turning brown, pull them out, even if the middle doesn't seem fully baked. The heat from the cookie sheet will finish the baking without burning the edges.

[3] Cinnamon Twists
You will need:
I package of pie dough mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 tablespoons cold water

Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small shaker or dish.
Place dry pie dough mix in a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of cold water, mix with a fork. Slowly add the other 2 tablespoon in the mixture until all is used.
Roll out pie dough thin. Using a sharp knife cut dough into 1/2 inch wide and 6 inch long pieces. Give the dough a twist then sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture over it. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degrees in a preheated oven until they are lightly brown.

Thanks to Faylee James for offering these delightful holiday treats.