Wednesday, December 12, 2007

How to make Christmas Cherry Cookies


Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups
  • 3 cups maraschino cherries

Step One

In two bowls, separate the eggs, with yolks in one bowl and whites in the other.

Step Two

In a mixer, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until well blended.

Step Three

Add the syrup and egg yolks and continue beating.

Step Four

Stir in flour. Once that is done, chill for at least an hour and a half.

Step Five

Shape into balls and dip into egg whites. Place them on a cookie sheet and make an indentation. Place a cherry in each cookie.

Step Six

Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden.

Step Seven

Remove from oven and let cool. A very delicious treat indeed!

Tips & Warnings

  • You can roll them in pecans or walnuts for added texture.

Monday, December 10, 2007

How to make Yorkshire Pudding

Things You'll Need

  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Oil
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Fork or Hand-Blender
  • Non-Stick or Glass Pan (6x8 = 4 servings, 12x9 = 6-8 servings, muffin tins)

Step One

Use two people per serving per cup of flour to determine pan size and number. If using muffin tins, do not use baking cups in this recipe. The muffins are great because the pop-up, and you can fill them with crème or custard for a delectable dessert for after dinner!

Step Two

Coat pan(s) with Oil, leaving a tiny layer of oil on the bottom.

Step Three

Place pan(s) with the oil in oven at 350 degrees while oven is pre-heating.

Step Four

While oil is heating in the pans …

In mixing bowl, add flour, milk, and egg(s) (depending on number of people, see Step 1)

Step Five

Mix all ingredients until smooth, you may leave a few little lumps, it won’t hurt too much. Thickness should be a little thinner than pancake batter, but not as thin as crepes.

Step Six

Take the pan(s) out of the oven; oil should be getting bubbly and hot.

Step Seven

Pour the flour, egg, and milk mixture into the pan(s), filling 2/3 full.

Step Eight

Place the pan(s) back in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes (35-40 minutes for higher altitudes).

Step Nine

Pudding should be light golden brown on top, and crispy around the edges. Center should “poof” up, and may settle once taken out of the oven.

Tips & Warnings

  • Leftover bread is great with honey for dessert or breakfast with a glass of milk!
  • Muffins will have an air pocket in the center, to fill with your favorites, or eat with your main course as your bread.
  • Enjoy with ribs, chicken dishes, meatloaf and pasta too!
  • Your family will love it and request it often!!