Recipes

Ruth’s Vanilla Christmas Cookies (thanks to Margaret Nordberg for sharing)

3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 T. vanilla
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
3 c. flour

In large mixing bowl cream butter and brown sugar. Blend in egg and vanilla.
In medium mixing bowl sift flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add to creamed mixture in large bowl, mixing thoroughly.

Roll out on floured surface. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets.

Glaze:
2 c. confectioner sugar
1 t. vanilla
enough milk to make a fairly thin glaze

*When I made this recipe I doubled the dough and used one glaze recipe tinted pink. I painted the glaze on with a paint brush. It was fun!

Chocolate Chipper Tramps (thanks to Norva Jean Blackstone)

3/4 c. butter
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs.
1 t. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 c. M&Ms (red, pink, and white for this holiday!)
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

In medium bowl, mix flour, soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture. Add candies and nuts.

Drop by small tablespoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Yummy!