A family favorite is Wreath Cookies. My mom made these back in the 70s and wasn't sure if the kids would like them. Like them??? They are a Dewey family favorite.
And then the other "staple" is sugar cookies, cut out and decorated in all things Christmas. Just as Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a turkey, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Wreath Cookies and Sugar Cookies.
Other family favorites in the kitchen are gingersnaps, peanut blossoms (peanut butter with a Hershey's kiss), and pecan sandies. I made two new cookies this year (at least new to us) - chocolate crinkles and spicy nut cookies. Also made peppermint bark and almond toffee. Other favorites just didn't make the cut this year, but I made several batches of everything, so it's been a sugary (if not sticky!) wonderland! Major clean-up will happen next week after the little girls come to decorate their cookies this Saturday. There will certainly be more sprinkles on the floor then!
Recipe for wreath cookies:
Holiday Wreath Cookies
3.5 cups corn flakes
1/2 cup butter
30 marshmallows
1 scant teaspoon green food coloring
red hots candies
Tear off a strip of wax paper about 20 inches long and lightly butter. Pour corn flakes into a large bowl. In a double boiler melt butter, add food coloring and stir to blend. Add marshmallows and when they begin to melt, stir occasionally until completely melted and blended. Pour marshmallow mixture over corn flakes and stir to coat. Butter all your fingers. Take a "glob", about one tablespoon of mixture and form into wreath. Decorate with red hots.
Some notes:
1. I use more marshmallows, sometimes the whole bag if 34-36 marshmallows in bag.
2. I use more cereal, probably 4.5 cups.
3. Butter your fingers OFTEN!
4. This is a "fiddley" recipe. Not recommended to do with young children.
5. Be patient and take your time. They are worth it!
Enjoy!
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