12 Days of Christmas Cookies--Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Day 10--These are great tasting cookies and terrific for the peanut butter and chocolate lover on your list. 

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White Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies

Day 9--White Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies.
Wow, these cookies were easy!  And they look great.  I, myself, am not a mint eater, so they don't appeal to me, but the mint eaters in my family loved them. 

Sorry, I don't seem to have a nice picture of them boxed or on a plate to post.  My daughter, daughter-in-law and I got together one Sunday afternoon and baked a bunch of cookies, we tried to stay organized and take photos of everything so I would have them to post, but it seems this one got away from us.  :)
       
INGREDIENTS
1 package Oreo cookies
6 ounces white chocolate
1 package crushed peppermint candies

DIRECTIONS
1. Melt white chocolate.

2. Dip each Oreo in the white chocolate, then lay out on a paper towel or baking rack.

3. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

4. Let them cool for about 30 minutes.

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12 Days of Christmas Cookies--Mexican Wedding Cookies

Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies

DAY 6: Mexican Wedding Cookies

Some might ask what these have to do with Christmas, but I love these cookies.  I think they are delicious and as my daughter pointed out, they look like they are covered in snow.  :)  So here they are...the "snow-covered" Mexican Wedding Cookies.

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12 Days of Christmas Cookies--Rolo Stuffed Snickerdoodles

Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies

DAY 5: Rolo-stuffed SnickerDoodles

One simple little change and this traditional cookie that everyone is familiar with, is transformed into a whole new class.  With very little effort you now have a gourmet cookie to add to your cookie plate.  And trust me the person receiving these cookies will be in for a delectable surprise.

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Candy Box Caramels

 
Here is another diversion from all the cookie baking.  Caramels!  These can be fairly easy if you use prepackaged caramels.  Just unwrap and decorate.  If you decide to make your own caramels (I've included a great recipe for those at the bottom) then it gets to be a little more time-consuming but makes them just that much more delicious and special. 

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Magic Reindeer Food

When you’re taking care of the big guy in red on Christmas Eve with all of the lovely cookies you have been baking, don’t forget about his furry friends. 

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Triple Chocolate Mocha Truffles

We are going to take a side-step from the cookies for a minute and show you some heavenly truffles!  If you like mocha flavor and chocolate you have to try these lovelies!  They are delicious, fun to make and pretty.

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12 Days of Christmas Cookies--Lemon Cool Whip Crinkle Cookies

Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies

Day Two: Lemon Cool Whip Crinkle Cookies  
These cookies are delicious!  They taste even better than they look.  My two-year old granddaughter kept climbing up onto the chair and helping herself to these cookies, she loved them so much.  

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12 Days of Christmas Cookies--Candy Cane Blossoms

Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies.  

Today kicks off our Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies, although I really meant for this to start yesterday--oh well life just gets in the way some times.  :)

First up~~Candy Cane Blossoms.  Aren't these the prettiest cookies?  And they are so quick and easy to whip up.

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Salt Shaker Snowman

I love all the inspirational projects you can find on the internet.  Some time ago, while exploring a blog I discovered through Pinterest (my favorite site!) I came across a cute little snowman project made from a vintage salt shaker.  So when my daughter-in-law came over for our craft day, we decided to make our own version of the snowmen, (although we definitely aren't trying to rush the winter season!) we couldn't resist these cute little snowmen.

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Mod Podge Photo Christmas Ornaments

I thought I posted this before Christmas.  When I checked my blog today I realized it was just sitting there waiting...So, here it is, too late for the holiday, but in plenty of time for next year.  :)

I have made these ornaments a few times over the years.  No one would ever guess how easy they are to make, and they make a great keepsake gift for everyone on your list.

Supplies:
glass ornaments
glitter
ribbon
Christmas decorations
picture
scissors
paint brush
computer
scanner
printer
glue gun

Scan your favorite picture into the computer and print onto paper.  The picture needs to be pliable enough when you Mod Podge it onto the ornament it will bend to the shape of the round ball.  Printing it onto regular paper will allow it to do this.

1.  Cut out around the picture.   2.  Mod-Podge the cut out picture to the ornament.  3. Mod-Podge the rest of the ornament and sprinkle glitter to the back of the ornament (make sure the picture area is dry before doing this).  4. Decorate around the rough edge with ribbon/cord.  Tie a bow and glue to the top or use some other Christmas decoration.  Then tie a string to hang it with.  Done!  Simple, easy gift.

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