December 19, 2006
2006 CookieSwap - Candy Cane Cookies
Posted in 2006 Cookie Swap
Here is another recipe for the 2006 CookieSwap. It is not too late for you to submit your recipes. To go here to find out how to participate. Be sure to check out all the other great recipes already submitted.
Candy Cane Cookies
My mom has made these for as long and I can remember. Now, I make them every year with my kids. They look forward to making them every year.
 Ingredients
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food color
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix butter, shortening, confectioners' sugar, egg and flavorings. Blend in flour and salt. Divide dough in half; blend food color into one half.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4" rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Complete cookies one at a time. Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. Mix 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
If giving as a gift be sure to include a copy of the The Legend of the Candy Cane. These make great witnessing tools.
The Legend of the Candy Cane
A Candymaker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would help us remember who Christmas is really about. So he made a Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ.
He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the virgin birth and sinless nature of Jesus. Hard candy to symbolize the solid rock, the foundation of the Church, and firmness of the promises of God.
The candymaker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the name of Jesus. It also represented the staff of the "Good Shepherd".
The candymaker then included red stripes. He used three small stripes and a large red stripe to represent the suffering Christ endured at the end of his life.
The candy became known as a Candy Cane - a decoration seen at Christmas time. The meaning has faded, but still gives joy to children young and old, whom Jesus loves and treasures.
November 15, 2006
Cookie Swap Recipe - Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Posted in 2006 Cookie Swap
I consider myself a 'country-girl', even though I was born in Ohio. My family moved to the mountains when I was in 8th grade... so I have lived in Tennessee pretty much my whole life. Although I absolutely LOVE the rich mountain traditions that are prevelant in this area, I still hold a few of those "Yankee" traditions dear to my heart. One of those traditions are buckeyes. My mom makes them every year for Christmas. Although they are technically not 'cookies' they are still one of favorite Christmas treats. I hope you enjoy them, too.
 Peanut Butter BuckeyesPrep time: 1 hr. Chill: 8 hrs.by My Wonderful Mom (a.k.a. WM)Ingredients:1 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup of butter 4 1/4 cups of 10x sugar 2 cups semi-sweet choc. pieces 1 Tbsp. veg. oil Toothpicks Directions:Cream peanut butter & butter. Add sugar & mix well. Roll into small balls (3/4"). Place on wax paper and chill overnite. Melt chocolate & oil over hot water. (Double-boiler) Using toothpicks spear each ball, dip in chocolate. Place back on wax paper. Refrigerate to harden. Optional: Cherry Chocolate MorselsWrap mixture around maraschino cherries, roll in pistachio nuts after dipping in melted chocolate.
November 14, 2006
2006 Cookie Swap- The Party Page
Posted in 2006 Cookie Swap
 Welcome to the 2006 Cookie Swap Party... Thank you so much for coming. If you just happen to come here through another link, and would like to participate in the Cookie Swap, please read here for information and instructions to join the Swap.
I hope you had fun baking all these delicious cookies, and created special memories with your family. Those types of memories last a lifetime! I know one thing for sure, I am looking forward to trying all your cookie recipes and reading your stories.
This is the Party Page... the place to add the link for your Cookie Swap post. Simply copy and paste the URL that links directly to your Cookie Swap post, add your name, and click ENTER. That's it! To visit the blogs of other guests, simply click on the names in the list. It is that easy. Be sure to bookmark this page, and come back between now and December 24 to see new posts.
So, what are you waiting for?! Grab the gallon of milk, and a tall glass from the freezer. (There is nothing better than milk in a frosted mug.) Let's start trying those cookies!!!!
November 14, 2006
2006 Cookie Swap
Posted in 2006 Cookie Swap
Are you looking for some new cookie recipes this year to make for your family and friends? (I know, I am.) Do you have a favorite cookie recipe that you just love to share with others? (I know, I do.) Then join me, Amy Beth, at My Smoky Mtn. Homeschool for an Old Fashioned Cookie Swap. In order to participate in the Cookie Swap you will need a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
Add this logo to your blog by copying and pasting the following code in your blog's sidebar. This will allow others to attend our cookie swap, giving us the opportunity to receive more recipes.
If you prefer, you may use this standard sticker button: 
Directions:
1. Post your favorite cookie recipe on your blog between now and December 24, 2006. Please include the following information in your post.
- The cookie recipe.
- A photo, if possible. (We'd love to see those cookies).
- Tell us where you got the recipe. Was it passed down from your great-great-great grandmother? Did a friend teach you? Share your story.
- What makes this recipe so special?
- You may also add this image to the top of your post so that others will easily find your Cookie Swap recipe.
2. After you post your recipe on your blog, email me with your blog URL at 06cookieswap [at] comcast [dot] net and I will add you to the Cookie Swap blogroll. (Please be patient if I don't add it right away. I will add them as soon as I can.) :-D
** If you would like to add the blogroll to your blog, copy and paste the following code to your sidebar.
If you are concerned about long blogrolls taking up your sidebar - you can put them in a scrollbox or an expandable menu. If you don't want to add the blogroll to your sidebar, you can also put the blogroll in a new post (or page) and link it on your sidebar. (Thanks TNCHICK for that great idea!) OR you can view the blog roll here.
3. Go to the Party Page, and add the URL that links directly to your Cookie Swap post. Be sure to visit the other guests and try their cookies.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the Cookie Swap. You may 'bring' as many cookies as you like. Just be sure to add the direct link for each post you make on the "Party Page".
DISCLAIMER: My Smoky Mtn. Homeschool is a 'family-friendly' site. In order for people of all ages (including children) to participate in the Cookie Swap, I reserve the right to not link to sites that contain content or material that would not be acceptable for children to view. Thank your for understanding.
... so, what are you waiting for? Pre-heat those ovens! Grease those cookie sheets. Mix up that batter. Cut those cookies. We are waiting for a wonderful aroma of homemade cookies to fill the air, and yummy treats to fill our tummies!
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