Christmas Kitchen

You may or may not remember last year's episode of baking Christmas goodies---Callie and I had a series of misfortunes. We recently got together to cook up some yummy treats to share with friends and family. We mixed up the cookie dough (this is a great recipe that was given to me by Sally when she and my brother were dating many years ago)


and put it in the refrigerator to chill while we licked the beaters---(that's the best part of making cookies)!

Our next project was a pan full of English toffee. It only took one try this year, and the texture was perfect! Unfortunately, when we tasted it, it seemed to have a slight burnt taste---something that we can tolerate personally, but we definitely can't give it away.

Finally, we tackled the "Creamy Pralines". The picture on the recipe card looked so yummy and it sounded fairly simple.

Hmmmm, not sure what I can say about these, except that I totally wasted $6 worth of pecans!!!! We overcooked them, and while they were very smooth, they became so hard that they would break your teeth---and they stuck to the waxed paper. Complete disaster!!!

Last night she came over again to roll out, cut and bake the shortbread cookies. Callie took them with her so that her Wednesday afternoon group of kids (RAM connection) can decorate them after school.

Not expecting many visitors this year, I don't really need many sweets laying around the house. But I was sure looking forward to a few nibbles here and there. Guess I'll have to settle for almost burned toffee!