Oh Christmas Tree.....

Nate and I put up our Christmas tree today. How cute is it? :) It makes us smile when we look at it. We love it!!!

Baker Bonz

I decided to make a new blog just for my baking projects! YEY!! Please, feel free to follow me!!!

EDIT: This blog has been deleted. I have decided to keep everything on my main blog. :)

Miller X-Mas Tree

I went to Walmart and got our Christmas tree today. I hate shopping at Walmart b/c I'm a Target girl but I had a $50 gift card which helped knock off big bucks. It's 7.5 feet. I can't wait to set it up and decorate it. :)

NEW MOON.......

The Twilight Saga continues with New Moon. Kristen, Melissa, Crystal, Melissa and I were all excited as well with the rest of Fredericksburg. We got our tickets a few weeks back online so we wouldn't have to stand in line. Little did we know that ordering your tickets online is what everyone else had done too. When we got the Regal, the line for the 10pm showing of new moon was wrapped around the building. We finally got in and got our seats. They weren't the best seats but at least we were all together. :)

Jacob

Edward Cullen

Bella and Edward

The movie was awesome!! It followed the book to the T. I can't wait for the next movies.

1001 Cookie mix.....

I was reading thru some Richmond Times Dispatch magazine Discover the Season. I read something about 1001 Cookie mix. Have you ever heard of 1001 cookie mix???? It's a basic cookie recipe which allows you to make lots of different recipes. It's perfect for the holiday season for 'cookie exchanges'. I also checked the 'internets' for some cool recipes. :)

For a full batch: (21 cups)
10 cups of flour
7 1/2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons baking powder
4 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 1/3 cups shortening, margarine or butter

Half batch: (10 cups)
5 cups flour
4 3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups PLUS 2 tablespoons shortening, margarine or butter.

Some recipes I found that look great.....

Fudge Balls

2 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk Confectioners Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except confectioners sugar.

Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar to coat lightly. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for about 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 36 balls.

Fudge balls may be rolled in chopped nuts or granulated sugar, or drizzled or dipped in melted chocolate after cooled.


Lemon Sugar Cookies

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Granulated Sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.
In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except sugar. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap and chill hour or until dough is easy to handle.
Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake for about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Cool on wire rack. Makes about 48 cookies.


Gingery Snaps

4 cups 1001 Cookie Mix
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1/4 cup dark molasses
Granulated Sugar, as needed

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.
In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except sugar.
Drop dough by slightly rounded teaspoons into small bowl of sugar. Roll to coat lightly. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake 12-15 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool 2 minutes and remove to rack to cool. Makes 48 cookies.

I can't wait to do a cookie exchange at work. Bring on the HOLIDAY'S!! :)

Poor little guy....

I just took the trash out to the cans. And as I was was walking back to the house by the apple tree in the backyard, I saw a little mouse. He looked like he was praying as he laid there 'sleeping'. The poor little guy was dead. :*( I decided to give him a name.......Hamilton. Fits perfectly, I think. I picked him up by his little tale (which felt rubbery) and gave him a trash can burial. Yep, I just opened up the lid and placed him in. Poor little guy.......I wonder what happened to him?

Blueberry Loaf.....

I didn't feel like making blueberry muffins so I made a blueberry loaf instead. It was delish!!

Xmas card idea... :)