27589 santa and elf christmas cookies Recipes

almond halve, plus, peeled almond halves, almond halves, reserved for decoration, prepared marzipan , plus, prepared marzipan (a prepared almond paste usually packaged in logs, available in specialty food stores), rose water, powdered sugar, eggs, flour

cream cheese, softened, butter, softened, flour, pecan halves, caramel, chocolate chips, non-pareils

butter, softened, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, milk, chopped pistachios, seedless raspberry preserves, semisweet chocolate chips, melted, chopped pistachios , optional

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, green colored sugar, cookie cutters -4-inch and 5-1/4-inch christmas trees, 4-1/2-inch santa and 3-inch reindeer, egg whites, sugar, water, x 16-inch display base (heavy-duty cardboard, cutting board or piece of plywood, covered with foil wrapping paper or aluminum foil), serrated knife or emery board, pastry bags or heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, pastry tips-#3 round, #67 leaf and #27 star, canned goods and small spice bottles for propping, peppermint candy canes, green, brown, and red paste food coloring, brown plus 7 red candy-coated milk chocolate balls , such as hershey s, chocolate and colored sprinkles, vanilla wafers, red colored sugar, flaked coconut, starburst candies , unwrapped, red shoestring licorice (10 to 12 inches)

chocolate wafer cookie, whipping cream, sugar, shaved chocolate , for decoration

oreo double stuff cookies, semisweet chocolate, butter, paraffin wax, chopped (see notes ), chocolate chips (see notes ), sliced almonds, red decorating gel (clear), green decorating gel (clear)

shortening (part butter), sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt

raisins, finely chopped (i use golden ), dark rum (i use myers), softened butter, sugar, dark brown sugar , packed, light cream, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground aniseed, semisweet chocolate , mini-chips

shortening or 1 cup crisco, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, peanut butter, enriched flour, baking soda, salt

unsalted butter, sugar, egg, grated lemon zest, pure vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, egg yolks, lightly beaten and separated in equal portions into 2 or more bowls or cups

water, baking soda, sugar, salt, brown sugar, lemon juice, eggs, nuts, dried fruit, jose cuervo tequila

amaretti biscuits (almond macaroons), dried figs, superfine sugar, plain white or italian type 00 flour, ground almonds, vanilla extract, grated zest of 1/2 an unwaxed lemon, baking powder, ground cinnamon, sultanas, egg white, dry white wine, icing sugar, for sprinkling

granulated sugar, butter softened, cream cheese softened, vanilla extract, baking powder, egg, flour

butter or margarine, softened, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, unsweetened chocolate, melted, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, chopped black walnuts

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, candied cherries, cut in half

just a week before christmas i had a visitor. this is how it happened. i had just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when i heard a noise in the front of the house. i opened the door to the front room, and to my surprise, santa himself stepped out from behind the christmas tree. he placed his finger over his mouth so i would not cry out., what are you doing i started to ask., words choked up in my throat , and i saw that he had tears in his eyes. his usual jolly manner was gone. gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. he then answered me with a simple statement: teach the children, i was puzzled , what did he mean, he anticipated my question , and with 1 quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. as i stood bewildered, santa said, teach the children. teach them the real meaning of christmas. the meaning of christmas that nowadays has been forgotten., santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a fir tree and placed it before the mantle. teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind. all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man s thoughts turning toward heaven., he again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant star. teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. god promised a savior for the world, and the star was the sign of the fulfillment of his promise., he then reached into his bag and pulled out a candle. teach the children that the candle symbolizes that christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light, we are reminded of he who displaces the darkness., once again he reached into his bag and removed a wreath and placed it on the tree. teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love christ showed for us. real love never ceases. love is 1 continuous round of affection., he then pulled from his bag an ornament of himself. teach the children that i , santa claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of december., he then brought out a holly leaf. teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. it represents the crown of thorns worn by our savior. the red holly berries represent the blood that he shed for us., next he pulled from his bag a gift and said, teach the children that god so loved the world that whoever believes in him shall have everlasting life. (john 3:16) thanks be to god for his unspeakable gift. teach the children that the wise men bowed before the holy babe and presented him with gold, frankincense and myrrh. we should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men., santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a candy cane and hung it on the tree. teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherd s crook. the crook on the staff helps to bring strayed sheep back to the flock. the candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother s keeper., he reached in again and pulled out an angel. teach the children that it was the angels that heralded the glorious news of the savior s birth. the angels sang glory to god in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will., suddenly i heard a soft tinkling sound , and from his bag he pulled out a bell. teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should bring mankind to the fold. the bell symbolizes guidance and return., santa looked around and was pleased. he looked back at me and i saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. he said, remember, teach the children the true meaning of christmas and do not put me in the center for i am but a humble servant of the 1 that is, and i bow down to worship him, our lord, our god, and savior.