Monday Khloe came down with a cold. Traveling with a toddler and on top of that a sick one is not fun. Anyway we had a great time spending time with family. We baked all day Friday Saturday and Sunday. Khloe had a blast playing with Great Grandpa while we baked. We made
Finska Bread
This is one of my Favorite cookies its a Buttery cookie topped with sugar and almonds.
ingredients
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
Directions
Mix butter and sugar thoroughly. Work in flour with hands. Chill dough.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut in strips, 2 1/2 x 3/4 inch. Brush tops lightly with 1 egg white, slightly beaten.
Sprinkle with mixture of 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds. Carefully transfer several at a time to ungreased baking sheet. Bake 17 to 20 minutes, or until a delicate brown.
Almond Glazed sugar Cookies
I'm not a big fan of these cookies but they look really pretty
Ingredients:
Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus additional for shaping
¾ cup granulated sugar, plus additional for shaping
In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter, sugar, almond extract, flour, and salt; beat together until mixture is smooth and creamy, dough will be thick. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula so the mixture blends evenly.
Shape dough into small balls, about 1” in diameter. Place balls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Tip: An ice cream scoop is ideal for making uniform-sized cookies.
Flatten the cookie balls to ¼ inch with the bottom of a glass that has been buttered and then dipped in sugar (so the dough does not stick to the glass.)
Bake:
Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are set and the edges are very lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet two minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets with a metal spatula and place on a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
Glaze and Topping:
In a small mixing bowl, combine confectioner’s sugar, almond extract, and enough water to make an easily spreadable glaze.
Spread a small amount of glaze on the top of each cooled cookie, decorate with sliced almonds. Tip: Glaze and decorate just a few cookies at a time since the glaze sets up quickly. If the unused glaze becomes too thick to spread, stir in a few more drops of water.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Chocolate Crinkles
This recipe is different from the recipe I already posted. This recipe is so much better I like the taste of the baking chocolate better then the coco.
1/2cup vegetable oil
4oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2cups granulated sugar
2teaspoons vanilla
4eggs
2cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
2teaspoons baking powder
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2cup powdered sugar
1 In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
2 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
3 Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat and shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
4 Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
We made chocolate covered pretzels
Fantasy Fudge
Yes, this is the original Fantasy Fudge recipe from the back of the Kraft Marshmallow Creme jar. We'll never know why they changed the recipe on us, but we've preserved the recipe for you right here.
Makes about 117
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 12-oz. (340 g) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 7-oz. (198 g) jar Kraft Marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Traditional method:
Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2-1/2 quart saucepan; bring to full rolling bail, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts & vanilla beat till blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares.
Microwave method:
Microwave margarine in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Mix well; scrape bowl. Continue microwaving on HIGH 5-1/2 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Makes 3 pounds.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In the bowl of your electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until smooth (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat until you have a smooth dough. If the dough is soft, cover and refrigerate until firm (about one to two hours). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape the dough into 1 inch (2.5 cm) round balls. Coating: In a large shallow bowl mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Roll the balls of dough in the cinnamon sugar and place on the prepared pan, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Then, using the bottom of a glass, gently flatten each cookie to about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) thick. Bake the cookies for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until they are light golden brown and firm around the edges. The centers of the cookies will still be a little soft. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Can store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for about 10 - 14 days. Makes about 4-5 dozen cookies.
English Toffee
we made 8 batches of English toffee
I have to get this recipe but when I do Ill let you know
Spritz
6 batches of spritz
I have to get this recipe but when I do Ill let you know
Krumkake batter
We made two batches of these and they take forever but they are grandmas favorite
yields 24 cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 Tbsp. ice water
A damp towel to immediately wipe up batter spills.
Cream together the butter and sugar. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla . Stir in flour, mixing well. Add water until batter is the consistency of a thick cream sauce.
Khloe baking with Lor
Someone posted this cute little Sheep singing on pinterest that Khloe loved so if you have little ones they will just love it or if you don't watch you will love it.
A Few weekends ago we made gingerbread houses competition with the family.
We ran out of time the first night so we are all getting together in a few weekends so we can finish up
We did ours using Graham Crackers
Everyone will need a box and make sure to have at least an extra pack per person. We found that some packs had broken ones and we found that one pack had smaller crackers then the ones did.
for the icing we used this recipe. make lots
we made 7 batches and still needed more
as for decoration we had
coconut
frosted shredded wheat cereal (use for roof,walk way, siding)
mini Candy canes
suckers
gum drops lg and small
kisses
red hots
marshmallows lg and small
old fashion candy
square pretzels
small stick pretzels
mini suckers
white ch covered pretzles
striped white ch covered pretzels
andies mints
christmas candy corn
sprinkles
m&m's
red hots
circle hard mint candy red and green
circle gummy candy red and green
cut walnuts
cut almonds
lemon drops
colored ch chips
life savers
Have you heard about BirchBox? It's such an amazing thing they have going you pay ten dollars every month and you get a cute box in the mail with fun full size 4 -5 beauty product that are customized to you. Go check it out birchbox I just signed up for mine and I can't wait to get that cute box in the mail every month.
2-I got an early Christmas present I'm so excited I could of done cartwheels when my hubby surprised me with my new toy Thanksgiving morning.
3- Since my little girl is potty trained and just requires a diaper at nap time and bed time. I'm thinking about getting a few cloth diapers and a few inserts.
4- Saved the best for last. We are going down to San Diego next week for our annual holiday Kohl Family baking. I'm so excited cause they have so many fun festive Christmas things that I want to do with Khloe
A few of the things on my list are
Balboa Park December Nights
CHULA VISTA
Whitney St./Mankato - Christmas Circle between First and Second Ave., off H St. & 1st Ave., Dec. 11 through Dec.26, 5 to 10 pm. Over 55 homes decorated.Map
Eastlake Neighborhood - off Otay Lakes Rd. and Eastlake Pkwy. Evenings, Dec. 15 to 31. Homes for the Holidays contest will be held Dec. 15. Map
CLAIREMONT
Lana Dr. & Jamar - off Mt. Abernathy Ave., Dec. 10 through Dec. 25. Over 40 homes decorated on this circular street. Map
4760 Norwalk Ave. - off Clairemont Mesa Blvd./Moraga Ave. Dec.1 through Jan.1, 6 to 10 pm. (11 pm weekends) Map
EAST SAN DIEGO
1523 48th Street - off Federal Blvd. & 48th St. Arron Christmas Lane. Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, 5 to 10 pm. Map
EL CAJON
Jingle Bell Hill (aka Pepper Drive Lights) - Solomon Ave./Pageen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 and Bradley.Map
1838 El Pico Drive. - off Hacienda Drive Dec. 10 through Jan. 1, dusk to 10 pm. 41st year of decorating the 20-foot star over 100 ft. in the air, overlooking El Cajon Valley. Also see a 55-foot long train. Map
FALLBROOK
Reche Road just West of Green Canyon. Over 100,000 lights that are cooreographed to music. There even are snow machines to add to the effect. Lights are on thru New Years night, 6pm - 9pm Tues-Sun, with display staying on longer the week of Christmas. Just enter U-turn driveway from the West and tune your car radio to 90.5FM. Also includes a food-drive,
LA MESA Bob's Christmas Wonderland - 7171 Cornell Ave., La Mesa. This residence is truly a wonderland and is open from 5 to 9 p.m. nightly through December.
5475 Heidi Street - off Lake Murray Blvd. and Marengo, Dec. 10 through Jan.1, 6 to 10 pm. - Map
6761 Jackson Drive - off Cowles Mtn. Blvd. Decorations remain lit until Jan.1. 5 to 9 pm. - Map
LEMON GROVE, LOMITA (San Diego)
689 Meadowbrook Dr. - off Jamacha Rd., south of Lemon Grove. Dec. 6 through Jan.1, dusk to 10 pm. Many lights on home and occasionally, Santa and Mrs. Santa may be out to greet visitors. Map
MISSION HILLS
2150 Sunset Blvd. 50,000 lights synced to music. The soundtrack was recorded by radio personalities, Jeff and Jer. The home is a 1925 English Tudor in historic Mission Hills and owned by Wayne Brubaker. Map
OCEAN BEACH
4729 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach. The Olson family's gift to the community, their home's lights are synchronizedmsMusic (FM 89.7) and operate Monday - Thursday, and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m.
POWAY
12631 Stoutwood Street - off Twin Peaks Road & Deerwood Street. Through Jan. 4, 5:30 to 10 pm. Nicknamed "The Griswolds". Map
Hickory Court, Hickory Street - off Twin Peaks Road and Silverset St. Also Includes Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. Named "Candy Cane Lane", the entire cul-de-sac is lit up Dec. 3 through Jan.1, 6 to 9 pm . Map
RANCHO PENASQUITOS
Oviedo Street - off Black Mtn. Rd. "Christmas Card Lane": includes Twin Trails, Carmel Mtn. Rd.,Ellingham St., Renato St., Oviedo St., Twin Trails Dr., Barrymore St., Totherham Ave., Talca Ave., Talca Ct., Allenbrook Way, Davenport Ave., Amber Sky Ln. Dec. 10 through Dec. 31, 6 to 10 pm.Map
SAN CARLOS
Block of 7900 and 8000 Hillandale Dr. - off Mission Gorge and Deerfield. Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 5 to 9 pm. Many lights and a tree on top of the home. Map
SAN MARCOS
1639 Knob Hill - off Nordahl Rd. between Tam O'Shanter Dr. and Augusta Dr. Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, 5 to 9 pm. Disney characters and more. Santa will be out from 6 to 8 every evening Dec. 11 through Dec. 23, except Wednesdays. Map
SANTEE
9230 Wethersfield Rd., Sunwoodie Rd. - Nov. 27 through Jan. 1, 5 to 10 pm. Very colorful nativity scene, Noah's Ark and many lights. Map
9239 Lake Country Drive - off Mast Blvd. Dec. 9 through 30, 7 to 10 pm. Many lights, plus Santa sleigh rides on Dec. 16 & 17. Map
Starlight Circle (Sunburst Santee area), Tomel Court - off Magnolia. Dec. 3 through 31, 6 to 11 pm. On Dec. 17,
VISTA
746 Bonita Drive - off Olive Ave. Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 6 to 9 pm. Large display of lights with an elf's house. Large manger scene. Santa may be there on weekends! Map
Via Vastago - off Olive, Bonita Dr., and N. Melrose Dr. Dec. 10 through 31, 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Little town of Bethlehem in lights, with a possible visit from Santa Claus! Map
Hotel Del
This year’s holiday theme is “Silver Bells,” and like the song, the resort is decorated from head to toe with shining bells, sparkling snow and Victorian accents plus thousands of sparkling white lights.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Sunday, December 11, 2011 Sunday, December 18, 2011 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM San Diego Bay
Are at the top of my list for favorite Christmas cookies.
Yum
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
This is the first time I have made these cookies. They are so yummy but they are a pain to make and extra messy. If you make these I recommend putting them in the freezer to chill the dough a little more then the freezer does.
Yum
This evening we walked around are neighborhood and checked out all the lights that where up.
