Lancaster County Songs and Recipes 2014

Christmas

Songs and Recipes Lancaster County

2014

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Christmas Blessings This season let us give thanks to God, who guides our destiny, for His many blessings.

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

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As we celebrate this sacred season, we hope all the peace, harmony and contentment of faith illuminate your holiday.

May the warmth of His love touch your heart and lift your spirit on Christmas Day and all year.

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Christmas is such a special time for us, and as we celebrate the reason for the season, we also celebrate the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors here in town, and we really appreciate your trust in us. Thank you for your kind patronage and your friendship.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and many blessings. Rejoice!

Here’s hoping your holiday is filled with plenty of rest, relaxation and a healthy dose of cheer.

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O Come All Ye Faithful

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There's a Song in the Air

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Bake Away the Winter Blues

(Family Features) When the weather outside turns frightful, baking homemade treats will be so delightful. Whether it’s with friends, the kids or even by yourself, making treats is a great way to keep warm and active when snowed in.

Try these tips from Wilton for fun indoor activities during wintry weather: • Plan ahead. Stock up your pantry ahead of time with baking and decorating supplies, so you’ll have what you need during snow days.

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No two snowflakes are alike. It’s easy to make a deliciously unique treat. Bake a large brownie or a cake in a Snowflake Tube Pan (see recipe below). Decorate it with icing and marshmallows, sprinkles, candy-coated chocolates or chocolate chips.

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Build tasty snowmen. Instead of getting bundled up to build a snowman outside, make fun snowmen cookies with a two-piece Melted Snowman Cookie Cutter Set (see recipe below). After decorating, enjoy the cookies with a cup of cocoa.

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S’mores Snowflake Brownies Servings: 12

Wilton Snowflake Tube Pan 1 box (18 ounces) brownie mix Water, oil and eggs to prepare mix

4 graham crackers, broken into bite-size pieces 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare tube pan with vegetable pan spray.

In large bowl, stir together brownie mix, water, oil and eggs until well combined. Fold in broken graham crackers. Pour into prepared pan and smooth so batter is evenly distributed.

Bake 24-26 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of brownie comes out nearly clean. Cool in pan on cooling grid 10 minutes.

Remove from pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let sit 5 minutes; spread over top. Cover with marshmallows. Let chocolate harden before serving.

Spicy Snowman Cookies Yield: 18 sets of cookies

3 1 1 1/4 1/4 1/4 1 1-1/2

cups all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon cayenne pepper teaspoon chili powder cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened cups granulated sugar

1 1

egg teaspoon Wilton Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract Wilton Melted Snowman Cookie Cutter Set Cookie Icing: White, Black, Orange Brown and Red

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and chili powder.

In separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour mixture; beat until just combined. Divide dough into 2 balls.

On floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches diameter by 1/8 inch thick. Dip cookie cutters in flour before each use.

Transfer cookies to ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake puddle cookies for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Bake hat cookies on separate cookie sheet for 8-9 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.

Cool cookies on sheet on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on grid.

Decorate cooled cookies. On puddle cookies, use white cookie icing to outline and fill in. Pipe black icing facial features and buttons, orange icing pull-out dot nose and brown icing arms.

On hat cookies, use black cookie icing to outline and fill in. Add red cookie icing hatband. Attach hat to main cookie with dot of icing.

Note: Color Flow Mix and Royal Icing can also be used. #12335 Source: Wilton Products

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Discover a New Twist on Classic Campfire S’mores (Family Features) Roasting marshmallows around the campfire with friends and family is a popular pastime. Luckily, the classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker can be enjoyed in so many ways - whether you’re fireside or stuck inside!

Try giving the sticky-sweet summer favorite a modern twist by using DOVE® Dark Chocolate. As the No. 1 solid dark chocolate on the market, the never-bitter, silky-smooth taste of DOVE® Dark Chocolate lives up to people’s expectations of what chocolate should taste like.

Here are two ways to pair everyone’s favorite Keebler® Original Grahams and DOVE® Dark Chocolate to make s’mores-inspired desserts that are impossible to resist.

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3-Layer Caramel and Chocolate Marshmallow Bars Recipe provided by Real Food by Dad

15 whole Keebler Graham Crackers 16 ounces DOVE® Dark Chocolate 2 (11-ounce) bags caramel pieces 2 cups mini marshmallows Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with foil, leaving 2-inch overhang on each side. Place five graham crackers on bottom (break crackers up as needed to fit pan). ®

Melt one 11-ounce bag of caramels in microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.

Pour and spread over graham crackers. Place second layer of graham crackers on top of caramel.

Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second bursts stirring in between. Reserve 1/3 of mixture.

Stir marshmallows into remaining chocolate and spread mixture over graham crackers.

Place third layer of graham crackers on top of marshmallow mixture. Heat remaining 11-ounce bag of caramel in 30-second bursts, stirring in between. Pour and spread over graham crackers. Pour and spread remaining chocolate over caramel.

Optional: Sprinkle sea salt on top to finish.

Note: For ease of spreading, each bag of caramel should be melted separately, or else caramel for final layer will be too hard to spread.

S’mores Dessert Trifle in a Jar Recipe provided by Mom Endeavors

1 6-10

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(3.9-ounce) box of instant chocolate pudding individually wrapped DOVE® Dark Chocolate Promises whole Keebler® Graham Crackers

1/2 1/2 1/2 6

tub whipped topping small jar of marshmallow creme cup mini marshmallows small Mason Jars

Start by prepping ingredients. Prepare pudding per instructions on box, finely chop up chocolate and break up graham crackers into pieces (as small or large as you’d like). Then, in small bowl, combine whipped topping and the marshmallow creme. (It may be a little lumpy.)

Next, start filling jars by putting 1/2-1 inch layer of broken graham crackers.

On top of graham crackers, add about 1 tablespoon of chocolate pudding and sprinkle with bit of dark chocolate pieces.

Then, add about 1 tablespoon of whipped marshmallow topping mixture. Repeat layers, finally topping jar with toasted marshmallows and another sprinkle of finely chopped chocolate.

Note: To toast marshmallows, put mini-marshmallows onto baking sheet (a little stale or cold can help) and put them in oven under broiler for few seconds until golden brown. #12251 Source: Dove®

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We thank you for your friendship throughout the year.

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Make Your Holidays

Sweeter

(Family Features) From neighborhood parties to cookie exchanges with your closest pals, the holidays are all about sharing the sweetness of the season.

New recipes for a happy holiday This year, resist the urge to dust off those same old recipe cards and spread some holiday cheer with creative, new recipes that feature the fruity goodness of Lucky Leaf® Pie Fillings. With three classic offerings of cherry, apple and blueberry, you’re sure to find the perfect flavor for all of your seasonal baking needs.

From this cherry chocolaty thumbprint cookie to a quick and easy crisp dessert you can make uniquely your own, these recipes all feature the premium quality of Lucky Leaf® Pie Filling. These sweet treats are the perfect desserts to bring to a holiday gathering, or use them as inspiration to start your own family tradition of baking together any time of year.

For more recipe ideas to make your holiday jolly, visit LuckyLeaf.com.

Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints

Prep time: 20 minutes

Bake time: 12 minutes

Servings: 3 dozen cookies

1 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups white sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 (21-ounce) can Lucky Leaf® Cherry Pie Filling 3 cups flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 cup cocoa Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix until combined.

Roll dough into two-inch balls. Place on greased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press thumb into center of cookie to make well. Place cherries into each cookie.

Bake for 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool.

Melt chocolate according to package directions. Drizzle over cookies. Let chocolate set and serve immediately or store in airtight container.

Fruity Custom Crisp

Prep time: 10 minutes 2

1/2 1 1/2

Bake time: 30 minutes

(21-ounce) cans of Lucky Leaf® Premium Pie Filling of your choice (Apple, Cherry or Blueberry) cup butter, softened cup quick oats

1 1/2

Servings: 10-12

cup brown sugar cup finely chopped or sliced nuts of your choice Other various toppings, such as coconut, chocolate chips, etc.

Pick your favorite pie filling flavor.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour two cans of pie filling in bottom of 9-by-13-inch pan.

Blend softened butter, oatmeal, brown sugar and nuts until crumbly. Add in your favorite toppings, such as coconut, chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, dried fruit, if desired. Sprinkle mixture over pie filling.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. #12254 Source: Lucky Leaf/Musselman’s® Product

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Tree-ific Holiday Treats

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(Family Features) For many adults, the holidays are transformed by the chance to experience the wonders of the season through the eyes of children. There’s no better way to elicit a merry twinkle all around than by creating festive holiday treats together in the kitchen.

Getting kids involved in holiday baking and decorating is a perfect opportunity to let their imaginations run wild, and colorful frosting and candies are a great way to brighten up holiday treats. An option such as Jelly Belly jelly beans lets you choose from an array of flavors and colors, including the shimmering Jelly Belly® Jewel Collection that can add sparkle to your baking.

In this easy dessert, perfect as a centerpiece the kids can proudly display at a holiday gathering, the season is even sweeter when jelly beans stand in for ornaments adorning a cupcake tree.

For more imaginative holiday desserts that create special holiday memories, visit www.jellybelly.com.

Trim the Tree Cupcakes Makes 4 trees

1 4 4 4 1

can (16 ounces), plus 1 cup vanilla frosting Green food coloring jumbo cupcakes, baked in green paper liners standard cupcakes, baked in green paper liners mini cupcakes, baked in green paper liners cup (about 8 ounces) assorted green Jelly Belly® jelly beans in flavors such as Kiwi, Lime, Green Apple and Sour Apple

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cup assorted Jelly Belly® jelly beans in flavors such as Red Apple, Sour Orange, Berry Blue, Bubble Gum and Lemon Drop yellow Sunkist® Fruit Gems cup Coconut Jelly Belly® jelly beans

Tint vanilla frosting dark green with food coloring. Spoon some frosting into freezer-weight zipper bag or pastry bag fitted with a small star tip.

Snip small (1/8-inch) corner from zipper bag.

Trim tops of jumbo and standard cupcakes to make flat.

Spread thin layer of frosting on each cupcake. Pipe green frosting around cupcake edges, always pulling frosting away from center. Pipe second row of frosting inside first, overlapping slightly. Leave center of cupcake open. Cover tops of mini cupcakes completely.

Stack cupcakes to make tree shape with jumbo cupcakes as the base, a standard cupcake in the middle and a mini cupcake on top, pressing each layer to secure.

Press green jelly beans randomly over all cupcakes. Cut remaining colored jelly beans in half crosswise. Press cut sides of beans into frosting to show as lights, all over cupcakes.

Using small 1-inch star cookie cutter or scissors, cut yellow fruit candies into star shapes for the tops of trees. Press star candies on top of cupcakes.

Arrange Coconut jelly beans all around base of cupcake trees to represent snow. #12248 Source: Jelly Belly®

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Holiday Entertaining Made Easy (Family Features) Whether you’re planning your first holiday gathering or you’re a seasoned host, throwing a successful bash relies on creativity and a solid plan.

“Pick one or two elements of your gathering that you personalize and keep the rest simple,” advises DIY and entertaining expert Brit Morin of Brit + Co. “With a few clever ideas in your back pocket, you can pull off the perfect party.”

Make your event the highlight of the holiday season with Brit’s simple tips: • Show your style. Are you going for traditional holiday decor, cocktail chic or colorful and kid-friendly? Find or create a pattern and repeat it throughout your party elements. If you go with something simple like triangles, use triangles in your decorative garlands, invites, table settings and more. Add an unexpected accent by trimming your countertops, bookshelves or chair legs with patterned tape to match your theme.

• DIY with confidence. Don’t be intimidated by a little DIY. Make your own centerpiece by filling a rustic bucket with striped lollipops or candy canes, or a glass hurricane vase with pumpkins, pinecones or ornaments. Repurpose an old sweater to create a cozy koozie for glass jars filled with snacks.

• Time-saving treats. Simple, delicious recipes are a life-saver. Select easy-to-prepare dishes like cheese trays, veggie plates and crowdpleasing snacks such as Chex™ Party Mix, which you can make to match nearly any theme or flavor combination. The best part - the recipes can be made in just 15 minutes in the microwave and some are 100 percent gluten free.

• End with a bang. Leave your guests with a lasting impression and send them home with a holiday travel kit. Create a bag with travel essentials like ear plugs, headache medicine, bottled water and snacks to enjoy during long car rides or layovers.

For more recipes and tips for creating the perfect party with Chex™ , visit www.chex.com.

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cups Rice Chex™ cereal cup butter or margarine cup granulated sugar tablespoons corn syrup

2 1/4 1 1-2

teaspoons pure vanilla cup powdered sugar ounce white baking chocolate or 1/4 cup vanilla milk chips teaspoons colored edible glitter or sugar sprinkles

Measure cereal into large microwaveable bowl. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on high 30 seconds or until melted. Add sugar and corn syrup; microwave uncovered on high 30 seconds, until mixture is heated and can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on high 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; mix well.

Spread on waxed paper or foil. Microwave white chocolate on high 30 seconds or until it can be stirred smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles.

Brown Sugar Spice Party Mix 6 1/2 1/2 2 1/4

cups Vanilla Chex™ cereal 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup cup whole roasted almonds 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon cup whole roasted cashews 1 teaspoon ground ginger tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup gluten-free yogurt-covered cup packed brown sugar

cranberries or yogurt-covered raisins Measure cereal and nuts into large microwavable bowl; set aside.

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter on high 30 seconds; stir and microwave 30 seconds longer or until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and spices. Heat until boiling, about 30 seconds. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on high about 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is glazed.

Cool 5 minutes; stir in cranberries. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container. #12306 Source: General Mills© - Chex™

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