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December is a Month of Multicultural Holiday Celebrations.
It’s a time that we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, or maybe even celebrate St. Lucia Day. Long ago, many in the world decreed that the end of the calendar year should be a time to give people gifts. Some partake in this tradition with Christmas gifts, or gifts for Hannukah, Festivus, or even St. Stephen’s Day (December 26th aka Boxing Day, a day dedicated to filling boxes to give as gifts to others).
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These are my favorite peanut butter cookies! I love to stir in some dried cranberries for a festive touch and burst of tangy flavor. You’ll enjoy making this peanut butter powder recipe as it is simple and makes the perfect traditional peanut butter cookie that is super soft and full of peanut butter flavor. Plus, it doesn’t require any dough chilling! Great for holidays and everyday baking. Make some today.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup Peanut Butter Powder
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional Stir-In Ingredients:
1 C Dried Cranberries or any other dried fruit or 1C Chocolate Chips or any small chocolate candy like M & M’s or 1C Peanut Butter Chips
Let’s Bake!
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed with electric in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat just until blended.
3. ADD flour, peanut butter powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined. Gently stir in any add-ins at this time.
4. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto baking sheet. Using a fork, flatten slightly in a crisscross pattern with tines of the fork. I used the back of a soup spoon to flatten the ones with cranberries.
5. BAKE one baking sheet at a time 8 to 10 minutes, or until set and just beginning to brown around the edges. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Then, move cookies to cooling rack to cool completely.
Tips:
You can mix up and chill the dough for up to 24 hours.
For a special treat, sandwich two cookies together with a scoop of ice cream in the middle. Roll the edge in chopped candy bar or nuts.
Makes about 36 cookies.
A great peanut butter cookie is always a hit at bake sales, cookie swaps, parties, after school, or any time. These peanut butter powder cookies with their amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture are sure to make you the star baker at your next event.
Looking for an easy way to dress up your table for that special occasion? Cloth napkins are eco-friendly, long-lasting, and a worthwhile investment of your entertaining dollar.
Although most people don’t think it, napkin folding is a form of art. It may not be as deeply appreciated as paper origami, but it is a type of origami. Every dinner host needs to learn this art form. What better way to impress the dinner guests than with fancy plating and folded napkins to match it? Grab some fun colored napkins and get to folding! These great napkin folding videos show you step-by-step how to create some really cool designs. Learn how to make a heart for Valentine’s Day, a tie for Father’s Day, a flower for Mother’s Day, bunny ears for Easter, a turkey for Thanksgiving, and an elf hat or tree for Christmas.
Don’t use 2 or 3 ply paper napkins on folds designed for linen napkins.
Do the square test before you start; in some folds it is essential.
Do practice for a while first; paper napkins are best for this.
Do allocate time to do a fold — rushing at the last minute is not recommended.
Do iron out all the creases.
Do wash your hands before starting.
Do the folding on a clean, hard surface.
Do press firmly so the finished creations will be fresh and crisp.
This decorative folding done with a napkin can be done as art or as a hobby. Napkin folding is most commonly encountered as a table decoration in fancy restaurants using a clean, pressed, and starched square cloth napkin. With a little practice, you’ll impress your guests before they even start their meal!
Send warm winter wishes to everyone on your holiday card list with these Cocoa Snowman Holiday Cards!
Your card recipients will melt when they see the warm holiday wishes expressed in this card. These cute cards are 4 5/8″ 6 1/4″ when folded and are printed on matte, 115# cover stock. They are made in the USA. They’re scored for easy folding and mail with standard postage. The cards come with matching white envelopes; envelopes are not personalized. The single design card pack contains 25 cards with the “Warm winter wishes – Kick back and have a relaxing holiday” verse inside.
These Snowmen Are Spreading Cheer One Holiday Card At A Time
In this age of electronic media, holiday cards are still the way to let family, friends, and important people in your life know that you care and are thinking of them. Sending Christmas cards out during the holidays can be simple if you begin early. Since most of my family lives local and I deliver their cards in person with their baked goodies I have a relatively small card list, especially when compared to others. However, I still try to start my Christmas card mailing process 3 weeks before Christmas. Like Christmas Card Etiquette says is the right time.
You can help but smile when you look at this adorable snowman!
We recently received our Holiday Cards that I ordered from Amazon. They have an adorable marshmallow snowman floating on top of a cup of hot cocoa. The image is crisp, clear, and so cute you can’t help but smile. The card stock that these cards are made out of is significantly thicker than that of the ones that we have purchased at our local stores. If you don’t want to join the millions of individuals who order Christmas cards right after Thanksgiving. Get your order placed in early November while the selection is the best. This will also give you time to send out Christmas cards to soldiers. To arrive on time they need to be sent 4-6 weeks before Christmas day. There are thousands of deployed troops who would love to receive a card from you with holiday wishes and letting them know we are thinking about them at this special time of year. I’ll be sending a few of these to Hugs for Soldiers.
If you are looking for well-crafted cards with images that will put a twinkle in the eye of their recipient, I would recommend this or any one of the other holiday cards offered by Canopy Street. Many of which are currently on sale for 40% off!
It’s hard to imagine an American Thanksgiving table without the ubiquitous orange-crusted custard finishing off the feast. Early American settlers of Plimoth Plantation (1620-1692), the first permanent European settlement in southern New England, might have made pumpkin pies more like a savory soup and served in a pumpkin than a sweet custard in a crust. Or by filling a hollowed-out pumpkin with different combinations of milk, honey, apples, sugar, and spices. Then, baking them in hot ashes.
Today the Pumpkin Pie is more than just an open-faced custard-based pie with just a bottom shortcrust (Save with these no-fail Easy Pie Crust Recipes) and no top crust. It is the favorite pie of Americans young and old. Having a love affair with this delectable dessert for more than fifty years we’ve compiled a few of our favorite pumpkin pie recipes. Plus some that sound so delicious that we will be trying them this year for our holiday gatherings.
MOTHER’s All-Time Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This pumpkin pie recipe by Esther Shuttleworth, mother of the founder of the Mother Earth News publication, has received much praise from their palate-pleased readers. They first revealed Mrs. Shuttleworth’s secret in issue 41’s foldout, and I just had to share this wonderful recipe with you here.
ESTHER SHUTTLEWORTH’S PUMPKREAM PIE
Ingredients
1 cup of granulated sugar (this would be difficult to substitute for . . . and, after all, it’s a holiday!)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of cloves (optional)
1 pinch of salt
2 eggs
1 cup of pumpkin (canned, or fresh and cooked till thick)
1 cup of thick sweet whipping cream
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Directions
Combine all the dry ingredients, and beat in the two eggs till the mixture is fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin and then the whipping cream. When the filling is thoroughly blended, pour it into an 8 inch (1-1/4 inch-deep) pastry-lined pie pan, and bake it at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake the pie for approximately 30 more minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the filling comes out clean. While in the oven, the “pumpkream” will rise, then fall somewhat and — when it’s nearly done — develop little “good pie” cracks along the edges. “Most pumpkin pies are too spicy and ‘pumpkiny’ for my family,” says Mrs. Shuttleworth, “but they love this one!”
Brown Family’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This pumpkin pie recipe that we found on All Recipes has a walnut streusel topping that is optional. Made from scratch, this pumpkin pie is fabulous. With lots of wonderful spices, a rich, creamy filling, and a sensational cinnamon/brown sugar streusel topping. Served with whipped topping or ice cream, it’s the perfect finish to your Thanksgiving feast. You can’t go wrong with this pumpkin pie!
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Streusel Topping
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, chilled
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour filling into pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. While the pie is baking, prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Blend in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly. Mix in the chopped nuts. Sprinkle the topping over the pie.
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 40 minutes, or until set.
LIBBY’S® Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This is the traditional holiday pumpkin pie that many of us grew up with. We have made Thanksgiving pumpkin pies from this recipe for decades! Yes, this classic recipe has been on LIBBY’S® Pumpkin labels since 1950. It’s easy, no-fail, AND the absolute best pumpkin pie! As easy as this pie is to prepare it’s even easier to enjoy. Just mix, pour, bake for a delicious homemade traditional pumpkin pie.
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
POUR into pie shell.
BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Our Favorite Pumpkin Pecan Pie Recipe
The pie brings together the best of both of our favorite pies. Pecans make a luscious pumpkin pie even better. Try this Pumpkin Pecan Pie this holiday season; it’s sure to satisfy the sweet and savory lovers in your family.
Ingredients
PUMPKIN LAYER:
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
2 cups LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
PECAN LAYER:
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves
Directions
FOR PUMPKIN LAYER:
COMBINE pumpkin, sugar, egg, and pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl; stir well. Spread over the bottom of the pie shell.
FOR PECAN LAYER:
COMBINE corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract in the same bowl; stir in nuts. Spoon over the pumpkin layer.
BAKE in preheated 350° F oven for 50 – 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
TIP You may need to put foil around the crust to prevent burning. Also, we have made this pie several times and have increased the cooking time to 80 minutes.
Family’s Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie Recipe
One delightful dessert…two great tastes! This yummy pumpkin pie recipe was found on Taste of Home. This 5-star pumpkin cheesecake layers pumpkin and cream cheese for a great alternative to pumpkin pie, especially for those cheesecake fans out there. With this recipe, you’ll enjoy Pumpkin, fall’s golden child, paired with a delectable cheesecake.
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust
FILLING:
1-2/3 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1-3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Directions
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread into pastry shell.
In another small bowl, whisk filling ingredients until smooth. Pour over the cream cheese layer. Cover edges loosely with foil.
Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Which pumpkin pie will be your all-time favorite?
Will MOTHER’s All-Time Favorite Pumpkin Pie, Brown Family’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie, Recipe, LIBBY’S® Famous Pumpkin Pie, Our Favorite Pumpkin Pecan Pie, or Family’s Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie become your favorite? Or will your grandmother’s pumpkin pie always remain number one?
Be sure to read How to Choose the Best Pumpkin if you would like to skip the can while making the most spectacular Jack-o-Lanterns and Pumpkin Pies!
