Amish White Christmas: Three Complete Novellas (Snowflakes on Goose Pond, Snow Angels, The Gingerbread Haus {Amish Christian Romance})
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In large bowl sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and all the spices. In another bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and molasses; beat until well mixed. Gradually add the flour mixture until well mixed.
Divide the dough in half, and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours or overnight).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place rack in center of oven.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of ¼ inch. Use gingerbread cutter to cut the cookies out. Put on baking sheet placing about 1 inch apart.
Bake for about 8 – 12 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Cookies are done when they are firm and the edges are just beginning to brown. Remove the cookies from oven and cool on sheet about a minute then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate as desired.
Frosting:
Using an electric mixer on low, beat the butter until smooth and well blended. Add the vanilla extract. Then gradually start adding the sugar, and mix well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beaters. Add milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add a little more milk if needed. Tint frosting with food coloring if desired. Place frosting in pastry bag, fit with deco tip and decorate the gingerbread men as desired.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies depending on the size of cookie cutter.
White Christmas Jubilee Fudge: submitted by Joan Bolen
18 ounces white chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
pinch salt
1/2 cup green candied cherries chopped
1/2 cup red candied cherries chopped
Directions:
in sauce pan on medium heat, melt chips. Add milk and stir in vanilla and salt.
Remove from heat and stir in candied cherries.
Pour into lightly greased 8x8 pan.
Refrigerate until firm.
Cut into squares and enjoy.
Easy Cherry Almond Fudge: submitted by Jill Greer
1 bag (12oz) white vanilla baking chips
1 container cherry frosting
½ cup chopped red candied cherries (4oz)
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash salt
Line 9 inch square pan with foil, spray it with cooking spray. In a large bowl, microwave
baking chips uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Make sure to stir every 15 seconds, until melted.
Stir frosting into melted chips. Fold in remaining ingredients. Pour and spread into pan. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan, remove foil. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store tightly covered.
Makes 36 candies
Peppermint Stick Cookies: submitted by Jill Greer
¾ cup butter
6 Tablespoons sugar (additional for dipping)
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup crushed peppermint sticks or candies
Chocolate kisses
Preheat oven to 350F.
Put parchment paper on cookie sheets.
Cream butter and 6 tablespoons sugar
Add egg yolk and vanilla.
Blend in flour ¼ cup at a time.
Stir in crushed candy by hand.
In a separate bowl, beat the white of the egg until frothy.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls.
Dip top of each ball into egg white and then into sugar. Place on cookie sheet sugar side up.
Put thumbprint in top of each of each cookie and then top it with a chocolate kiss.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields about 5 dozen cookies.
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Table of Contents
Copyright
SNOWFLAKES ON GOOSE POND Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
SNOW ANGELS Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
THE GINGERBREAD HAUS Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
2012 Winners of the Christmas Cookie Contest