On to my topic - Christmas cookies! I learned from Eric that I have a new family tradition to carry on - make a lot of Christmas cookies! In my house growing up, we had peppernuts and candy canes sitting around always - but other than occasional other baking (normally for a specific event) no other cookies were kept around the house. Eric informed me that in his house and at his grandmas house - a plentiful plateful of a variety of Christmas cookies was available at all times. Talk about high standards!
So I made a batch of peppernuts. And red and green frosted sugar cookies....and then came to a standstill. I had no other cookie ideas. So last night I perused the internet for ideas. Here is my list of cookies that I want to make in these upcoming weeks:
1. More pfefferneuse. That is, Peppernuts. The ultimate Mennonite Christmas cookie. To get the true experience, they must include anise. This is a point of contention, as the Funks have non-anise peppernuts (can it be a true peppernut without anise? I think not.) Opinions?
2. Fudge. Even though Eric doesn't eat chocolate. Because I LOVE chocolate. And therefore - I love fudge.
3. Decorated Sugar Cookies. Here, I have a lot of options. Check out my favorites:
Melted Snowman Cookies
Decorated snowflake cookies
and last but not least:
Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie to recommend?
