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Christmas 2014
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There is so much to love about Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
From the sparkling lights brightening up the nights, to the squeals of delighted children opening presents, there are special moments to be found everywhere. Everyone celebrates the season in their own way, but there are two things that can unite us all — great food and classic song. Traditions surrounding both form many of our cherished holiday memories. In this special edition of Cookies and Carols, we’ve collected recipes and songs to help you celebrate the season in a memorable way. Try a new cookie recipe, such as the Van De Pol’s Gevulde Koeken.
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall... The most famous reindeer of all?
Or, make your Christmas cooking a little easier with the always-popular Christmas Morning Wifesaver. And when your bellies are full, gather up your loved ones for a sing-along. Better yet, rally together with your friends and neighbours for some old-fashioned caroling. You never know whose Christmas will be brightened by it!
Merry Christmas from the Observer Jessica Peters Editor
Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight? Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names; They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say,
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Frosty The Snowman
Away in a Manger
Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul,
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
Frosty the Snowman, is a fairytale, they say. He was made of snow, but the children know he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around! Oh, Frosty, the Snowman, was alive as he could be;
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
and the children say he could laugh and play,
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
just the same as you and me. Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, look at Frosty go. Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, over the hills of snow. Frosty the Snowman, knew the sun was hot that day, so he said, “Let’s run, and we’ll have some fun now, before I melt away.” Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there, all around the square, sayin’, “Catch me if you can.” He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop; and only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, “Stop!” For Frosty, the Snowman, had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye, sayin’ “Don’t cry, I’ll be back again some day.”
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The Little Have Yourself a Drummer Merry Little Boy Christmas Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see Pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the kIng Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum When we come Little baby Pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum That’s fit to give our King Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum On my drum Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum
Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yule-tide gay From now on our troubles will be miles away Here were are as in olden days happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
We Wish You A Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year. Good tidings to you, And all of your kin, Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year.
Merry Berry Bars Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups oats 1/3 cups + tbsp brown sugar 1 cup margarine softened 1 can condensed milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 16 oz can whole cranberry sauce 2 tbsp corn starch 1 8 oz package cream cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat the flour, oats, 3/4 cup sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 11/2 cups of mixture. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. With a clean mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add condensed milk, beat until smooth. Stir in lemon juice. Mix cranberry sauce, corn starch and 1 tbsp sugar. Spread cream cheese mixture on crumb base and top with cranberry sauce mixture. Then top with crumbs. Bake 45 minutes. Submitted by Shelley Gammel
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Baked Apple Donuts
Brownies in a Jar Peppermint - Fudge Brownie 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup baking cocoa 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup sugar 1 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup shortening 1 beaten egg 1/4 cup milk 1 apple chopped fine
Additional Ingredients: 1 cup soften butter 4 eggs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions: Mix first five ingredients together. Mix in egg and milk. Add apple chopped fine. Add all at once to the dry ingredients and mix well. Bake in greased muffin tins for 20 to 25 minutes. Yield 12/18 donuts. Serve warm. Sugar coating: Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tbsp. (or more) cinnamon together. Dip hot donut in 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine. Roll in sugar and cinnamon mixture.
In a 1-qt glass jar, layer flour , cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips and pepper mint candies. cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yields 1 batch (4 cups of mix) To prepare: Pre heat oven to 325. In a large bowl beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until blended. Gradually add brownie mix mixing well. If desired stir in walnuts. Spread in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake brownies 25-30 min. Cool completely in pan or wire rack. Yields 2 dozen
Submitted by Helen Dowd
Berndina Van De Pol and Jolanda Scherpenzeel
Pumpkin Craisin Loaf Ingredients:
Directions:
1 ½ cups white sugar 1 ½ cups brown sugar 8 eggs 1 cup oil 4 cups pumpkin puree 6 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 4 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt 4 tsp cloves 1 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp allspice ¾ tsp ginger 2 tbsp cinnamon 2 cups craisins
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 4 loaf pans. Mix sugar, eggs, oil and pumpkin puree. Beat well. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, and stir into pumpkin mixture until well blended. Add craisins. Divide the batter evenly between the loaf pans and bake for one hour. Remove from pans and let cool.
Submitted by Petra & Chris Van Oort Tyler, Bradley, Shanaya, Clayton & Westin
The following is a recipe for a well-loved cookie I make each Christmas. The great thing about this recipe is you can store the rolls of dough in the freezer, cut and bake when the need arises for a batch of fresh, delicious cookies.
Chewy Cherry Chocolate Toffee Cookies Sift together:
1 and 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside. Cream together: 1 cup butter 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar Scrape down bowl once or twice. Do not over-cream. Mix in: 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Gradually beat in the flour mixture to the cream mixture. Mix in, in order listed: 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dried cherries (dried cranberries are good too) 1 cup Skor bits 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Directions: Form dough into three equal rolls and chill for at least three hours. Slice 1/2” to 3/4” thick. Place only about 8 cookie discs on a tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes on the pan on a rack before removing. Baker’s note: 1 and 1/2 recipe barely fits in the bowl of a regular sized Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Submitted by Rebecca Schram
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Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice Cookies
Cordial Cups
This recipe is particularly delicious during the holiday season, with the molasses and warm spices. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups white sugar 4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 eggs 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 (10 ounce) package chocolate chips 1/2 cup light molasses 1 cup white sugar for decoration 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda I like to add red and green chips to make them more festive.
Ingredients:
Filling:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup margarine or butter 8 ounce pkg cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar
2 squares unsweetened chocolate (60g/2oz) 2 tbsp margarine or butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp orange or cherry liqueur 2 tbsp milk chocolate chips
Preparation: Pastry cups: Sift together flour and cocoa; set aside. In medium bowl, beat margarine, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add flour mixture. Chill. Divide mixture into 24 balls. Press each ball into bottom and sides of ungreased small tart pan.
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Mix in chocolate chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll each ball in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
Filling: Preheat oven to 160C(325F). In small saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate and margarine over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, egg, vanilla and liqueur. Divide mixture evenly among pastry cups. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; remove from pans. Cool completely. Melt milk chocolate over low heat and place small amount in center of each cup. I use a chocolate chip in the centre. Makes 24 servings.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tops are crackled. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 60 servings.
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