Sometimes I even have problem sleeping correct now of the year. As I lay awake (praying I’ll be sprinkled with sleep-dust!), I’m usually reminded of an age-old vacation story. Can you guess which one?
If your droop was “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, you win the prize!
Ingredients
Instructions
Twas the evening earlier than Christmas
When all by means of the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even a mouse
The stockings all hung
By the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas
Soon can be there
The youngsters have been nestled
All cushty of their beds
With visions of sugarplums
Dancing of their heads
That’s me! I’ve been having “visions of sugar plums dancing in my head” currently when I’m intended to be sleeping. Except, I’m now not a child. Actually, removed from it, and to be honest, I’m now not even specific what “sugar plums“are!
But I do lay awake a few nights with a zillion candy suggestions for the upcoming holidays flooding my mind. That’s how my Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies got here into being. I saw these delightful Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patty Thumbprints on Pinterest the day earlier than and concept they have been just too fun and lovely for words. I wakened within the wee hours of the morning, considering about them (I know, crazy, right?) and began dreaming up my very own variation.
I decided to go slightly other route and, rather of a chocolate base, I used an vintage faithful, never-fail shortbread recipe. It’s from Land O Lakes and I’ve made it untold occasions over the years. It’s all the time a hit, and the least difficult recipe ever. It comes collectively with 4 fundamental ingredients: butter, sugar, flour and vanilla. In the unique recipe, the dough is rolled into little balls, the heart is indented and slightly scoop of jam is additional earlier than baking. The end end effect is an irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth thumbprint cookie with a jewel-like center. I’ve rejoiced adapting this recipe plenty of other ways; adding these Raspberry Peach Thumbprint Cookies.
This time, I merely shaped the identical dough into small balls then rolled every one in Christmas-hued sprinkles earlier than baking. As shortly because the colorful, whimsical little cookies rolled out of the oven, I nestled a Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss proper within the heart of every and might hardly await them to cool sufficient to attempt one.
Delish! The wonderful, buttery shortbread pairs fantastically with the white chocolate mint kisses, and makes a fun, tremendous lovely presentation with the multi-hued sprinkles and candy cane striped kisses. I definitely wasn’t specific if I’d like a cookie with all these sprinkles but, for the ones who use the tiny ones known as non-pareils*, it’s related to a sugar coating and provides a sensible little crunch to every bite.
Need a fun vacation challenge to do along with your kids? How about a candy deal with which will deliver oohs and aahs on the cookie exchange? A fun reward for a friend, neighbor, co-worker, teacher, etc? Perhaps an easy, festive, make-ahead dessert to serve with a bowl of sensible vanilla ice cream? Gotcha covered! And whereas I can’t promise they’ll elicit “visions of sugar plums”, I’m fairly specific these Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies may be specific to please youngsters of all ages!
If your droop was “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, you win the prize!
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shade nonpareil sprinkles
- 1 10- ounce bag Hershey's Holiday Candy Cane Kisses
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Pour sprinkles into shallow bowl. Unwrap Candy Cane Kisses
- Combine butter, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, till creamy.
- Add flour; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, till properly mixed.
- Shape dough into small 1-inch balls (I use a small ice cream scoop).
- Roll balls of dough in sprinkles, patting sprinkles gently onto any components the position sprinkles haven't adhered. You desire to have the little balls protected with sprinkles.
- Place 2 inches aside onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 14-18 minutes or till bottoms are frivolously browned. Remove from oven and speedy area a kiss within the heart of every cookie, urgent down slightly (about 1/4 inch or less!) into the cookie. Don't be tempted to press the kiss too deeply into the cookies as they may crack on the edges. If you do have any cracking, gently push the crack again collectively whereas the cookies are nonetheless warm.
- Let the cookies stand 5 minutes on sheet pan, then closely take away to cooling rack. Cool totally earlier than shifting or touching. The kisses will take a whereas to agency up. If you attempt to transfer them too shortly the kisses will cave in or distort in shape.
Twas the evening earlier than Christmas
When all by means of the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even a mouse
The stockings all hung
By the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas
Soon can be there
The youngsters have been nestled
All cushty of their beds
With visions of sugarplums
Dancing of their heads
That’s me! I’ve been having “visions of sugar plums dancing in my head” currently when I’m intended to be sleeping. Except, I’m now not a child. Actually, removed from it, and to be honest, I’m now not even specific what “sugar plums“are!
But I do lay awake a few nights with a zillion candy suggestions for the upcoming holidays flooding my mind. That’s how my Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies got here into being. I saw these delightful Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patty Thumbprints on Pinterest the day earlier than and concept they have been just too fun and lovely for words. I wakened within the wee hours of the morning, considering about them (I know, crazy, right?) and began dreaming up my very own variation.
I decided to go slightly other route and, rather of a chocolate base, I used an vintage faithful, never-fail shortbread recipe. It’s from Land O Lakes and I’ve made it untold occasions over the years. It’s all the time a hit, and the least difficult recipe ever. It comes collectively with 4 fundamental ingredients: butter, sugar, flour and vanilla. In the unique recipe, the dough is rolled into little balls, the heart is indented and slightly scoop of jam is additional earlier than baking. The end end effect is an irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth thumbprint cookie with a jewel-like center. I’ve rejoiced adapting this recipe plenty of other ways; adding these Raspberry Peach Thumbprint Cookies.
This time, I merely shaped the identical dough into small balls then rolled every one in Christmas-hued sprinkles earlier than baking. As shortly because the colorful, whimsical little cookies rolled out of the oven, I nestled a Hershey’s Candy Cane Kiss proper within the heart of every and might hardly await them to cool sufficient to attempt one.
Delish! The wonderful, buttery shortbread pairs fantastically with the white chocolate mint kisses, and makes a fun, tremendous lovely presentation with the multi-hued sprinkles and candy cane striped kisses. I definitely wasn’t specific if I’d like a cookie with all these sprinkles but, for the ones who use the tiny ones known as non-pareils*, it’s related to a sugar coating and provides a sensible little crunch to every bite.
Need a fun vacation challenge to do along with your kids? How about a candy deal with which will deliver oohs and aahs on the cookie exchange? A fun reward for a friend, neighbor, co-worker, teacher, etc? Perhaps an easy, festive, make-ahead dessert to serve with a bowl of sensible vanilla ice cream? Gotcha covered! And whereas I can’t promise they’ll elicit “visions of sugar plums”, I’m fairly specific these Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies may be specific to please youngsters of all ages!
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