Special Features - Cookies and Carols Christmas 2014

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

There is so much to love about ChristmasFrom the sparkling lights brighten-ing 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 Car-ols, 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.

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 Christmasfrom the Observer

Jessica Peters Editor

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?

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,

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!


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Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,

And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul,

With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.

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;

and the children say he could laugh and play,

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 traffi c 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.”

Away in a Manger


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Cookies & CarolsHave Yourself aMerry Little ChristmasHave yourself a merry little ChristmasLet your heart be lightFrom now on our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little ChristmasMake the Yule-tide gay From now on our troubles will be miles awayHere were are as in olden dayshappy golden days of yoreFaithful friends who are dear to usgather near to us once moreThrough the years we all will be togetherIf the Fates allowHang a shining star upon the highest boughAnd have yourself a merry little Christmas now

The Little Drummer BoyCome they told mePa rum pum pum pumA new born King to seePa rum pum pum pum

Our fi nest gifts we bringPa rum pum pum pumTo lay before the kIngPa rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum

So to honor HimPa rum pum pum pumWhen we come

Little babyPa rum pum pum pumI am a poor boy tooPa rum pum pum pumI have no gift to bringPa rum pum pum pumThat’s fi t to give our KingPa rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum

Shall I play for youPa rum pum pum pumOn my drum

Mary noddedPa rum pum pum pumThe ox and lamb kept timePa rum pum pum pumI played my drum for HimPa rum pum pum pumI played my best for HimPa rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum,rum pum pum pum

Then He smiled at mePa rum pum pum pumMe and my drum

We Wish You A Merry ChristmasWe 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.

We all know that Santa’s coming,We all know that Santa’s coming,We all know that Santa’s coming,And soon will be here.

Good tidings to you,And all of your kin,Good tidings for Christmas,And a Happy New Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,We wish you a Merry Christmas,And a Happy New Year

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Merry Berry BarsIngredients:

2 cups fl our1 1/2 cups oats1/3 cups + tbsp brown sugar1 cup margarine softened1 can condensed milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 16 oz can whole cranberry sauce 2 tbsp corn starch1 8 oz package cream cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat the fl our, 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 fl uffy. 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 DonutsIngredients:

1 1/2 cups fl our1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 cup sugar1 3/4 tsp. baking powder1/3 cup shortening1 beaten egg1/4 cup milk1 apple chopped fi ne

Directions:

Mix fi rst fi ve ingredients together. Mix in egg and milk. Add apple chopped fi ne. Add all at once to the dry ingredients and mix well. Bake in greased muffi n 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.

Submitted by Helen Dowd

Brownies in a JarPeppermint - Fudge Brownie

1 cup all purpose fl our1 cup baking cocoa1 3/4 cups sugar1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Additional Ingredients:

1 cup soften butter4 eggs1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

In a 1-qt glass jar, layer fl our , cocoa, sugar, choco-late 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

Berndina Van De Pol and Jolanda Scherpenzeel

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 fl our1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside. Cream together: 1 cup butter3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup brown sugar Scrape down bowl once or twice. Do not over-cream. Mix in:

1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla Gradually beat in the fl our mixture to the cream mixture. Mix in, in order listed: 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats1 cup dried cherries (dried cranberries are good too)1 cup Skor bits1 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 fi ts in the bowl of a regular sized Kitchen Aid stand mixer.

Submitted by Rebecca Schram

Pumpkin Craisin LoafDirections:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and fl our 4 loaf pans. Mix sugar, eggs, oil and pumpkin puree. Beat well. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, and stir into pump-kin 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

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups white sugar1 ½ cups brown sugar8 eggs1 cup oil4 cups pumpkin puree6 cups fl our4 tsp baking powder4 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt4 tsp cloves1 tsp nutmeg2 tbsp allspice¾ tsp ginger2 tbsp cinnamon2 cups craisins


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Cordial CupsIngredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose fl our1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup margarine or butter8 ounce pkg cream cheese, soft-ened1/3 cup sugar

Filling:

2 squares unsweetened chocolate (60g/2oz)2 tbsp margarine or butter1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 tbsp orange or cherry liqueur2 tbsp milk chocolate chips

Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice CookiesThis recipe is particularly delicious during the holiday season, with the molasses and warm spices.

I like to add red and green chips to make them more festive.

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 fl our, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; stir into the sugar mixture until well blend-ed. Mix in chocolate chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll each ball in re-maining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and fl atten slightly.

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.

Submitted by Theresa te Velde

Preparation:

Pastry cups:Sift together fl our and cocoa; set aside. In medium bowl, beat margarine, cream cheese and sugar until fl uffy. Add fl our mixture. Chill. Divide mixture into 24 balls. Press each ball into bottom and sides of ungreased small tart pan.

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.

Submitted by Shirley Warren

Prep Time: 20 MinutesCook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups shortening2 cups white sugar2 eggs2 tablespoons vanilla extract1/2 cup light molasses4 cups all-purpose fl our4 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons salt4 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons ground nutmeg2 teaspoons ground ginger1 (10 ounce) package chocolate chips1 cup white sugar for decoration


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