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Petticoats (Kathy Knelleken)
1 cup butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract 2 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla or almond extract. Add the flour and salt. Roll the dough into a 2-inch diameter log, wrap in wax paper, and chill. Cut into 1/8-inch cookies […]
Snowballs (Kathy Knelleken)
1 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup chopped nuts, typically walnuts Cream together the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Add the flour and salt and mix until the dough starts to come together. Add the nuts. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake […]
Mark Twain’s Holiday Sing 2011
In early December we had the pleasure of attending our first Mark Twain Holiday Sing. The two Kindergarten classes sang “Snowman in the Yard” and “I have a Little Dreidel”. Everyone had a great time. Amelia was excited to be back on stage.
Honeyed Almond-Cherry Shortbread
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 2 T dry sherry 1 T finely grated orange zest 1/2 cup honey 1 cup plus 2 T unsalted butter, softened 2 cups lightly toasted sliced almonds 1 3/4 tsp course salt 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 2 1/2 cup flour 1. In a bowl, toss […]