A SAMPLER BOX OF COOKIES IS PERFECT HOMEMADE GIFT : ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES.The sleigh sleigh: see sled. bells are jingling jin·gle v. jin·gled, jin·gling, jin·gles v.intr. 1. To make a tinkling or ringing metallic sound. 2. To have the catchy sound of a simple, repetitious rhyme or doggerel. v. , the carolers are singing and you've probably been thinking about baking up some holiday cookies for those you love. A sampler sampler, sample piece of needlework or embroidery, of silk, cotton, or worsted, for the preservation of some pattern or as an example of the ability of a child or a beginner. In museums and private collections there are samplers dating from as early as 1643. box of homemade chocolate treats, wrapped in festive paper and ribbons, brings with it the magic of a homemade gift from the heart. It's the perfect present for any number of people on your holiday list. Who wouldn't love to receive a pretty box loaded to the brim brim (brim) the upper edge of a basin. pelvic brim the upper edge of the superior strait of the pelvis. brim n. with moist One Bowl Chocolate Brownie In American cooking, a chocolate brownie, also known as a brownie or a Boston brownie, is a small, rich, chocolate, baked cake-slice, named after its brown color. Cookies. Made with semisweet sem·i·sweet adj. Having a small amount of sweetening: semisweet chocolate. Adj. 1. semisweet - having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness bittersweet chocolate and filled with chopped nuts, these easy-to-make cookies are prepared in one bowl, keeping clean-up to a minimum. Make an extra batch for yourself and enjoy dunking Dunking is a form of torture and punishment that was applied to scolds and supposed witches. In a trial by ordeal, supposed witches were immersed into a vat of water or pond, and taken out after some time, and given the ability to confess. If she confessed, she was killed. warm cookies into a glass of milk. For a deliciously different addition to this year's sampler, try preparing a batch of Citrus White Chocolate white chocolate n. Cocoa butter combined with milk and a sweetener, often flavored with vanilla. Noun 1. white chocolate Macaroons. These chewy chew·y adj. chew·i·er, chew·i·est Needing much chewing: chewy candy. chew  i·ness n. cookies are a combination of creamy white chocolate and your choice of lemon, lime or orange peel. Store in airtight air·tight adj. 1. Impermeable by air. 2. Having no weak points; sound: an airtight excuse. airtight Adjective 1. containers and make enough for last minute additions to your holiday list or unexpected guests. Finally, don't forget about Santa himself. A plate full of Kris Kringle Kris Kringle may refer to:
6 squares (1 ounce EACH) semisweet OR bittersweet bittersweet, name for two unrelated plants, belonging to different families, both fall-fruiting woody vines sometimes cultivated for their decorative scarlet berries. chocolate 4 squares (1 ounce EACH) unsweetened chocolate 6 tablespoons butter OR margarine 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups toasted chopped walnuts (optional) Microwave semisweet and unsweetened chocolates and butter in a large microwavable bowl on high (100 percent) power 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir sugar into chocolate until blended. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven 12 minutes or until set. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight container. Makes about 3 dozen. CITRUS WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS 2 2/3 cups (7 ounces) flaked coconut 3 squares (1 ounce EACH) premium white chocolate, chopped 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon almond extract Noun 1. almond extract - flavoring made from almonds macerated in alcohol flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts 2 teaspoons grated grate 1 v. grat·ed, grat·ing, grates v.tr. 1. To reduce to fragments, shreds, or powder by rubbing against an abrasive surface. 2. lemon, lime OR orange peel 1 square (1 ounce) semisweet chocolate, melted (see Note) Mix coconut, white chocolate, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in egg whites, almond extract and lemon peel until well blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased and floured cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven 20 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Makes about 2 dozen. NOTE: Place chocolate square in a zipper-style plastic food bag. Close bag tightly. Microwave on high (100 percent) power about 1 minute or until chocolate is melted. Fold down top of bag tightly and snip a tiny piece off one corner (about 1/8 inch). Holding top of bag tightly, drizzle chocolate through opening over cookies. KRIS KRINGLE COOKIES 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter OR margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar Noun 1. granulated sugar - sugar in the form of small grains powdered sugar - sugar granulated into a fine powder refined sugar, sugar - a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda baking soda: see sodium bicarbonate. 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 squares (1 ounce EACH) semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted 1 1/2 cups raisins Beat butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate, walnuts and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 to 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 3 dozen. WINTER WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES 1 package (8 ounces) semisweet chocolate squares 3 squares (1 ounce EACH) unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cup butter OR margarine 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package (6 ounces) premium white chocolate squares, coarsely chopped 2 cups toasted chopped walnuts Microwave semisweet and unsweetened chocolates and butter in a large microwavable bowl on high (100 percent) power 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring half way through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth; let cool to room temperature. Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. Stir in white chocolate chunks and walnuts. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven 10 minutes or until slightly cracked but moist. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove and finish cooling on wire racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen. CHOCOLATE CHUNK PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 cup butter OR margarine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 package (8 ouncess) semisweet chocolate squares, chopped 1 cup toasted chopped pecans Beat peanut butter, butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate and pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, about 1-inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven about 10 minutes or until golden. Do not overbake. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: (color) A festive box featuring a sampler of homemade cookies is the perfect gift for the Christmas season. |
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