Time
has passed so quickly. I feel like Thanksgiving was just last weekend, which is
why I probably made this cornbread stuffing that my husband & I would make
together every year.
My
laptop began to act up on me again, causing such frustration that I did not use
it for 2 weeks and only recently dropped it off at the shop.
During
this time, I have received a lot of chocolate goodies. Look at these
masterpieces by chuao.
I
loved every bite of these babies.
As
the end of the year is approaching and you are finishing up the holiday
shopping, here is a recipe that I found to be super easy for holiday cookies.
It’s a recipe by Ann Lauer, which I would call 'buttery goodness' in a little
cookie.
The great thing about it that you can replace the almond extract for
lemon and the filling could be a store bought lemon curd. Instead of using a
fruit jam, fill it with Nutella or chocolate ganache. Or simply roll the log in colored sugar
crystals and make slices ¼-inch thick.
I’d like to just say
that while some of us are able to enjoy the holidays with family and friends with food, there are less fortunate
that struggle to do the same. Please remember those that cannot always fill their
fridge and donate a little something to your local food pantry.
Douse Gebach
1
C. Unsalted Butter, room temperature
2
C. Flour
½
C. Sugar
½
tsp. Almond Extract
Raspberry
or Strawberry Jam
Powdered
Sugar
Cream
the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the flour and extract, mix well.
Roll
the dough into 2 logs, about 1 inch thick, wrap in wax or parchment paper.
Refrigerate overnight.
Remove
from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375
degrees.
Slice
into 1/8 inch thick coins and bake for 8-9 minutes or until edges are just
golden.
While
they are hot, add about ¼ tsp. of jam onto one cookie and top with another.
Press together a bit and cool completely on a rack.
When cool, sprinkle with
powdered sugar.Store
in an airtight container.
I hope you have great holiday season with your loved ones.
I feel you when it comes to being frustrated with your computer. We currently have a laptop that cannot be used unless its always plugged into its adapter. So its no longer portable :/
ReplyDeletelove all ideas you have and the different ways you can dress these cookies up. and the touch of powdered sugar looks nice :)
Dawn, I feel that paradox between "posting" and "poverty," too. We live in one of the poorest areas of Oklahoma and there I am, "playing with my food." We also donate grocery sacks full to our local pantry, not that it justifies my hobby.
ReplyDeleteGenerally, we eat once a day (a habit gleaned from the trucking years) and I cook from scratch (cheaper than the ready-made items we donate -- another paradox), so I'm able to splurge on goodies now & then. Still... I'm glad you brought that up. Your heart is in the right place and I love ya for it! Wishing you a somewhat belated Happy New Year. xo