Cimarron Christmas December 2021
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies Makes 2 dozen INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar
1 large egg 3/4 tsp. almond extract Red food coloring Sprinkles
DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment), beat butter and sugar together. Add egg and beat until incorporated, then add extract. Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined. Divide dough in half, keeping one half in mixing bowl. Add red food coloring and mix until desired color is reached. Shape each dough into a square that is roughly ½” thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Place red dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a rectangle that’s about 1/4" thick. Repeat with white dough. Take top sheet of parchment paper off of each dough. Place red dough on top of white dough, dough sides facing each other. Gently press on top of dough to help seal together. Remove top parchment paper and trim sides to match up evenly. Starting on a long side, use the bottom parchment paper to help roll dough tightly in to a log. Roll log on the counter a few times to help seal the edge. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place sprinkles on a medium plate. Using a sharp knife, slice cookies 1/2” thick and roll edges in sprinkles. Place on baking sheets 2” apart. Bake until edges are set and just starting to turn golden, 10 minutes.
All I want for Christmas is you...
I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need And I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I don't need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won't make me happy With a toy on Christmas day
All the lights are shining So brightly everywhere And the sound of children's Laughter fills the air And everyone is singing I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa won't you bring me the one I really need Won't you please bring my baby to me?
I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you, you, baby I don't want a lot for Christmas This is all I'm asking for I won't ask for much this Christmas I just want to see my baby I don't even wish for snow Standing right outside my door I'm just gonna keep on waiting Underneath the mistletoe Oh, I just want him for my own I won't make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick I won't even stay awake To hear those magic reindeer's click
More than you could ever know Make my wish come true Baby, all I want for Christmas is you All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas is you, baby
‘Cause I just want you here tonight Holding on to me so tight What more can I do? Baby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby
Classic Roast Chicken INGREDIENTS • 1 (3 1/2-lb.) chicken • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 yellow onion, cut into large pieces • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces • 2 stalks celery, cut into large pieces • 1/2 lb. baby potatoes, quartered • 1 head garlic, halved • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tbsp. melted butter • 1 lemon • 1 bunch fresh thyme DIRECTIONS Pat chicken dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Tie legs together and tuck wing tips under the body of the chicken. (If you have time, let rest in fridge for 1 hour, or up to overnight.) Preheat oven to 425°. Fill a 9"-x-13" baking dish with onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and garlic and toss together with oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on top. Brush chicken all over with melted butter and stuff cavity with lemon and most of the thyme, reserving a couple sprigs for garnish. Roast until juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thigh reads 165°, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Tent chicken with foil and let rest 15 to 20 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board and carve. Serve chicken with roasted vegetables.
O’ Christmas Tree O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in splendid beauty! O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in splendid beauty! Your branches green in summer's glow And evergreen in winter's snow O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in splendid beauty! O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in splendid beauty! O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in splendid beauty! Your branches green in summer's glow And evergreen in winter's snow O Christmas tree O Christmas tree you stand in splendid beauty!
Best-Ever Candied Yams INGREDIENTS • 1/2 c. dark brown sugar • 1/2 c. orange juice • 3 tbsp. butter, plus more for pan • 1 cinnamon stick • 2 tbsp. bourbon (optional) • Pinch nutmeg • Pinch kosher salt • 5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 lb.)
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°. Butter a medium baking dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, butter, cinnamon stick, bourbon if using, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until it has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. When reduced, remove and discard cinnamon stick. Meanwhile, prep potatoes: Peel potatoes and slice into 1/2" rounds, then layer in prepared baking dish. Pour thickened syrup over potatoes and cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake about 50 minutes to 1 hour more, basting with sauce every 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh, O'er the fields we go, Laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tails ring, Making spirits bright. What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight, oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride, In a one-horse open sleigh. Now the ground is white,
Go it while you're young. Take the girls tonight, Sing this sleighing song. Get a bobtailed bay, Two forty for his speed, And hitch him to an open sleigh, And you will take the lead. Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh! what fun it is to ride, In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh! what fun it is to ride, In a one-horse open sleigh, Oh, what fun it is to ride In one horse open sleigh!
Buckeye Pie
Ingredients Cookie Crust 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1/4 cup butter, melted Filling 4 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Topping 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Directions Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake 36 cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store 20 cookies in airtight container for another use. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In food processor, process half of the remaining 16 cookies to fine crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Process second half of remaining cookies to fine crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter until well blended. Press very firmly in bottom and up side of pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until crust is set in center. Cool 15 minutes. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter and the peanut butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons whipping cream until well blended, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Spoon and spread over baked crust. In small microwavable bowl, microwave Topping ingredients uncovered on High 15 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave in 10-second increments until chocolate chips can be stirred smooth; cool 5 minutes. Pour and spread over center of filling, leaving 1-inch border. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until chocolate mixture is set. Using sharp knife, cut into wedges, cleaning knife blade after each cut. Store covered in refrigerator.
Deck the Halls
Fa la la la la, la la la la Fa la la la la, la la la la Oh no no Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa la la la la, la la la la 'Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la, la la la la Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la la la, la la la la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa la la la la, la la la la Fa la la la la, la la la la la la Fa la la la la, fa la la la Fa la la la la, la la la la la la Fa la la la la, fa la la la See the blazing yule before us Fa la la la la, la la la la Strike the harp and join the chorus Follow me in merry measure Fa la la la la, la la la la, fa la la la la, la la la la While I tell of Yuletide treasure Fa la la la la, la la la la la la Fa la la la la, fa la la la Fa la la la la, la la la la la la Fa la la la la, fa la la la Fast away, the old year passes Fa la la la la, la la la la Hail the new, ye lads and lasses Sing we joyous all together, oh Heedless of the wind and weather Fa la la la la, la la la la (hey)
Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients
2 boxes (4.6 oz each) Betty Crocker™ julienne potatoes or 2 boxes (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes 3 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 cup milk 1/4 cup margarine or butter, cut up 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Steps
Heat oven to 350°F if using julienne potatoes or 400° if using au gratin potatoes. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix Potatoes, Sauce Mix (from both potato mixes) and boiling water. Stir in sour cream, milk, margarine, bell pepper and 1/4 cup of the onions. Pour into baking dish. Bake uncovered 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and the cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly around edges and potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
I Heard the Bells on
Christmas Day...
I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And mild and sweet their songs repeat Of peace on Earth, good will to men And the bells are ringing Like a choir they're singing In my heart I hear them Peace on Earth, good will to men And in despair I bowed my head "There is no peace on Earth, " I said For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on Earth, good will to men But the bells are ringing Like a choir singing Does anybody hear them? Peace on Earth, good will to men Then rang the bells more loud and deep God is not dead, nor doth He sleep The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on Earth, good will to men Then ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on Earth, good will to men And the bells, they're ringing Like a choir they're singing And with our hearts, we'll hear them Peace on Earth, good will to men Do you hear the bells, they're ringing? The light, the angels singing Open up your heart and hear them Peace on Earth, good will to men Peace on Earth Peace on Earth Peace on Earth, good will to men
White Chocolate Haystacks Ingredients • • • • • • •
4 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup cocktail peanuts 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows 1 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors Jingle Mix nonpareils
Steps
Line cookie sheets with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; mix noodles and peanuts in bowl. Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add butter and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in white vanilla baking chips and frosting. Continue to microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir until well blended. Pour hot marshmallow mixture over noodles and peanuts; stir until well coated. To form each cookie, drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Immediately top with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining noodle mixture and sprinkles. If mixture is hard to scoop, reheat in microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Let It Snow!
Let It Snow!
Let It Snow!
Oh, the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Man it doesn't show signs of stoppin' And I brought me some corn for poppin' The lights are turned way down low Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow When we finally kiss good-night How I'll hate going out in the storm But if you really hold me tight All the way home I'll be warm And the fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing But as long as you'd love me so Let it snow, let it snow, and snow When we finally kiss good-night How I'll hate going out in the storm But if you'd really grab me tight All the way home I'll be warm Oh the fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we're still goodbye-ing But as long as you'd love me so Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
The Birth Of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.
Here comes
Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeers pulling on the reins Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright So hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane He's got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed and cover your head, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane He'll come around when chimes ring out that it's Christmastime again Peace on earth will come to all if we just follow the light So let's give thanks to the Lord above, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeers pulling on the reins Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright So jump in bed and cover your head, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight He is a miracle come to all if we just follow the light So let's give thanks to the Lord above, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight So let's give thanks to the Lord above, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Ingredients • • • • • • • • •
1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs
Steps
In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat and shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
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Love incarnate, love divine Star and angels gave the sign Bow to babe on bended knee The Savior of humanity Unto us a Child is born He shall reign forevermore Noel, Noel Come and see what God has done Noel, Noel The story of amazing love! The light of the world, given for us Noel Son of God and Son of man There before the world began Born to suffer, born to save Born to raise us from the grave Christ the everlasting Lord He shall reign forevermore Noel, Noel Come and see what God has done Noel, Noel The story of amazing love! The light of the world, given for us Noel Noel, Noel Come and see what God has done Noel, Noel The story of amazing love! The light of the world, given for us Noel, Noel
Holiday Mimosa Ingredients • • • • •
1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) clear orange liqueur 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) raspberry liqueur 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) chilled simple syrup 1/2 cup (4 oz) chilled sparkling wine Lime wedge or twist, if desired
Directions
In a sparkling wine glass, mix orange liqueur, raspberry liqueur and simple syrup. Pour sparkling wine over mixture in glass. Garnish with lime wedge or twist.
Do You Hear What I Hear? Do you hear what I hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring him silver and gold Let us bring him silver and gold Said the king to the people everywhere Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people, everywhere Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light
Nana’s Pork - N - Beans Ingredients
1 large can (7lbs 2 oz) Pork n Beans 3/4 pound Brown Sugar 2 tbs of mustard 1/4 pound of bacon (Chopped) 1 Small onion (Chopped)
Directions
Cook bacon about half way, add onion and cook until golden brown. Add Pok-n-beans, brown sugar and mustard. Cook for about 30 minutes on medium to high heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Up on the
housetop
Up on the housetop click, click, click Up on the housetop reindeer pause Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones' Christmas joys Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick Up on the housetop click, click, click First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh dear Santa fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that can open and shut its eyes Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick Up on the housetop click, click, click Look in the stocking of little Bill Oh just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks A whistle and a ball and a whip that cracks Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick Up on the housetop I'm talking 'bout the Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick Up on the housetop yeah yeah
Three-Bean Christmas Chili
Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained 1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 3 small red, orange or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Anaheim or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Directions
Into 4-quart Dutch oven, pour can of tomatoes; break up tomatoes with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream, salsa and cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until bell peppers are tender. In small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve chili with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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Frosty the Snowman Was a jolly happy soul With a corn cob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the Snowman Is a fairytale they say He was made of snow, but the children know How he came to life one day There must have been some magic In that old top 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 Frosty the Snowman Was a jolly happy soul With a corn cob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the Snowman A fairytale they say Was made of snow But he came to life one day There must have been some magic In that old top hat they found For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around 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" Frosty the Snowman Had to hurry on his way But he waved good-bye, saying, "Don't you cry I'll be back again some day!"
Frosty the Snowman
Ingredients • • • • • • • •
Baked BLT Dip
1 pound bacon, cooked 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese 1 tomato, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions Additional green onions, cooked bacon, tomato, and lettuce for garnish, if desired
Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Crumble bacon into mixture and stir. Add cheddar cheese, green onions, and tomato and mix well. Pour into a shallow dish or pie pan and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Garnish with additional green onions, tomato, and crumbled bacon. Serve with corn chips.
Silver Bells Silver bells (silver bells), silver bells (silver bells) It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling (ring-a-ling), hear them ring (hear them ring) Soon it will be Christmas day City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you'll hear Silver bells (silver bells), silver bells (silver bells) It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling (ring-a-ling), hear them ring (hear them ring) Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of streetlights, even stop lights blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their treasures Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, this is Santa's big scene And above all this bustle, you'll hear Silver bells (silver bells), silver bells (silver bells) It's Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling (ring-a-ling), hear them ring (hear them ring) Soon it will be Christmas day Soon it will be Christmas day
Mint Thumbprint Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients • 1 pouch (1 lb 5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix • 1 package (4.67 oz) Andes crème de menthe thins • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons water • 1 egg
Directions Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. If dough is too stiff, stir in additional 1 to 2 teaspoons water. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using thumb or handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from oven. Unwrap candy pieces and place on center of each cookie. Bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until candy is slightly melted. Let cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely; store in airtight container.
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I want a hippopotamus for Christmas Only a hippopotamus will do I don't want a doll, no dinky Tinkertoy I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy I want a hippopotamus for Christmas I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you? He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue Just bring him through the front door That's the easy thing to do I can see me now on Christmas morning Creeping down the stairs Oh, what joy and what surprise When I open up my eyes To see my hippo hero standing there I want a hippopotamus for Christmas Only a hippopotamus will do No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses I only like hippopotamuseses And hippopotamuses like me too I want a hippopotamus for Christmas A hippopotamus is all I want Mom says the hippo would eat me up But then teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian I want a hippopotamus for Christmas The kind I saw this summer at the zoo There's lots of room for him in our two car garage I'd feed him there and wash him there And give him his massage I can see me now on Christmas morning Creeping down the stairs Oh, what joy and what surprise When I open up my eyes To see my hippo hero standing there I want a hippopotamus for Christmas Only a hippopotamus will do No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses I only like hippopotamuses And hippopotamuses like me too
POPCORN CAKE Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 12 cups popped popcorn (approx. 1/2 cup of kernels, popped) - 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter - 2 10-ounce bags miniature marshmallows - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 2 cups M&M's candies - 1 cup salted peanuts
Instructions:
Remove any unpopped kernels of corn from measured popped corn. Place the popcorn into a very large bowl. Make a syrup from the butter, marshmallows, and vanilla by heating them together and stirring in a large saucepan. Pour the marshmallow syrup over the popcorn in the bowl. Stir to combine and coat all of the popcorn with the marshmallow mixture. Then, stir in the M&M's and peanuts until they are evenly distributed. With greased hands (or waxed paper), firmly press the mixture into a well-greased tube or bundt pan. Allow to stand for 10 minutes; then loosen and turn out onto a cake plate. Using a bread knife, carefully cut slices and serve. We Wish You a Merry Christmas! from all of our staa at Godofredo’s Pizzeria & Tap Room Let us help you with holiday cooking for the family or your company Christmas party! We oaer full catering services and have a private event room available to rent. Smoked Turkeys for the Holidays! 918.725.1000
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night divine Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming Here come the wise men from Orient land The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger In all our trials born to be our friend Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name
Santa’s Soup Santa's Soup Mix • • • • •
Santa's Soup
2 cups mixed dried beans • 1/4 cup dried minced onion • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 cups water Santa's Soup Mix 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium stalks celery, chopped 2 lb smoked ham shanks
Directions To make Santa's Soup Mix: In 1-pint glass jar, layer dried beans, dried onion, chicken bouillon, cumin and garlic powder. Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 months. Give with gift card that includes Santa's Soup recipe. To make Santa's Soup: In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat water and Santa's Soup Mix to boiling. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Stir in carrots and celery. Add ham shanks. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Skim fat if necessary. Remove ham shanks; remove ham from bone. Trim excess fat from ham. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir ham into soup; heat until hot.
Santa Claus is Coming to town
You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list And checking it twice Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town
Apple Dumpling French Toast Bake
Ingredients
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 6 small croissants, torn in bite-size pieces 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 Granny Smith apples, diced 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 5 eggs 1 cup milk
Steps
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with baking spray. Set aside. In 10-inch skillet, sauté apples with sugars until apples are tender and sugar is caramelized. Add vanilla, and stir. Remove from heat. While apples are cooking, in small bowl, mix butter with cinnamon and ginger. In large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Beat in Bisquick® mix and butter mixture with whisk. Add in pieces of croissant; allow them to soak while apples cook. When apples are ready, add apple mixture to soaking croissants. Stir to combine. Pour into baking dish. Bake 45 minutes. Serve hot.
Joy to the World Joy to the world! Joy to the world! Oh, woah Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Joy to the world! Joy to the world! Oh Joy to the world! The Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods Rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy Joy to the world then we sing Let the earth receive her King! Joy to the world then we sing Let the angel voices ring Joy to the world then we sing Let the men their songs employ Joy to the world then we sing And repeat the sounding joy He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove And glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love Joy to the world then we sing Let the earth receive her King! Joy to the world then we sing Let the angel voices ring
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
Cookie Crust 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted, cooled slightly 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions
Topping
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream 1 jar (7 oz) Kraft Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme (1 1/2 cups)
Decorations, as desired
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips Kraft Jet-Puffed mallow bits vanilla marshmallows Peppermint candies, unwrapped, crushed
Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake 36 cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store 16 cookies in airtight container for another use. Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray. In food processor, process half of the remaining 20 cookies to fine crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Process second half of remaining cookies to fine crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in cocoa and 1/4 cup melted butter until well blended. Press very firmly on bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set in center. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. Beat in eggs one at a time, just until blended. Beat in vanilla. Pour into crust. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan and center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan. Refrigerate uncovered at least 6 hours or overnight before serving. When ready to serve, discard foil and remove side of pan. If needed, run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen before removing pan. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form; add marshmallow creme, and beat until blended and smooth. Fit decorating bag with 1/2-inch round piping tip; fill with cream mixture. Starting on outer edge of cheesecake, and using constant pressure on bag, pipe clockwise, working toward center and ending in a tall peak. Decorate as desired. Store covered in refrigerator.
Santa baby
Santa baby, just slip a Sable under the tree for me Been an awful good girl Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Santa baby, a 54 convertible too, light blue I'll wait up for you dear Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Think of all the fun I've missed Think of all the fella's that I haven't kissed Next year I could be just as good If you check off my Christmas list Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot Been an angel all year Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Santa honey, one little thing I really need The deed to a platinum mine Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with the duplex and checks Sign your 'x' on the line Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight Come and trim my Christmas tree With some decorations bought at Tiffanys I really do believe in you Let's see if you believe in me Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing A ring, I don't mean on the phone Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry, tonight
Bourbon-Glazed Ham Ingredients 1 fully cooked smoked bone-in half ham (9 to 10 lb) 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground mustard 1/4 cup bourbon or apple juice
Directions
Heat oven to 325°F. Spray shallow roasting pan or 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place ham, fat side up, on rack in shallow pan. Score outside of ham in diamond pattern; insert cloves into diamond shapes. (To make inserting cloves easier, use small paring knife or toothpick to make small holes before inserting cloves.) Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in thickest part of ham. Bake 1 hour. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, mustard and bourbon. Brush 1/2 of brown sugar mixture evenly over ham. Bake 30 minutes. Brush with remaining brown sugar mixture. Bake 40 to 50 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 140°F. If pan drippings start to burn, add up to 1/4 cup water to pan. Remove ham from oven; cover with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving.
All I Want For Christmas Everybody stops and stares at me These two teeth are gone as you can see I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as can be All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth My two front teeth See my two front teeth Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas" It seems so long since I could say "Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!" Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth My two front teeth See my two front teeth Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas" It seems so long since I could say "Sister, Susie sitting on a thistle!" Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth My two front teeth See my two front teeth Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth Then I could wish you, "Merry Christmas"
Cheesy Sausage Quiche Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • •
3/4 pork sausage links 1/3 c green pepper 1 tbs flour 2 eggs beaten 1 tbs parsley flakes 1/4 garlic salt 1/2 c onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated 1 deep dish pie crust 1 c evaporated milk 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. fry sausage until cooked. Drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 tbs. fat. Saute onion and green pepper in fat 2-3 min. Slice sausage in small pieces. Combine cheese, and flour, stir in sausage in small peices. Combine cheese , and flour, stir in sausage, onion and green pepper. Spread in crust. Mix Remaining ingredients, pour into pie shell. Bake on cookie sheet 35-40 min.
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer 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" 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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Best No-Roll Sugar Cookies Ingredients • • • • • • • •
1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Colored sugar or granulated sugar
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed or with spoon until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and egg. Stir in flour and baking soda. Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.
Have a very Merry Christmas!!
I'll be home for Christmas I’ll Be Home For Christmas
I’ll be home for Christmas You can plan on me I'll be home for Christmas Please You can plan on mehave snow and mistletoe Please have snow andpresents mistletoeby the tree And And presentsChristmas by the tree eve will find me Christmas eve will find Where themelove light gleams Where the love light gleams I’ll be home for Christmas I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams If only in my dreams I’llChristmas be home for Christmas I'll be home for You can plan on me You can plan on me Please have some snow Please have some snow and mistletoe and mistletoe And presents by the tree And presents by the tree Christmas eveChristmas will find meeve will find me Where the love light gleams Where the love light gleams I’llChristmas be home for Christmas I'll be home for If only in my dreams If only in my dreams I'll be home for I’llChristmas be home for Christmas If only in my dreams If only in my dreams
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North Pole Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients • • • • • •
1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries in syrup, partially thawed and undrained 1/4 cup water 2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt 2 tablespoons vanilla reduced-fat yogurt 1 strawberry-flavored or peppermint candy cane, about 6 inches long, finely crushed Betty Crocker™ green decorating gel
Directions
Place strawberries and water in blender. Cover and blend on medium-high speed until slushy. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Transfer to 2-cup measure. Wash and dry blender. Place frozen yogurt and reduced-fat yogurt in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. Place crushed candy cane on small plate. Pipe decorating gel around rim of two 12-ounce glasses. Dip rims into crushed candy. Carefully pour yogurt mixture and strawberries at the same time into glasses, creating a half-and-half design. Serve with large drinking straws if desired.
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Silent Night
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright ‘Round yon virgin Mother and Child and mild Silent night, Holy infant so tender Glories stream from heaven afar; Sleep in heavenly peace holy night Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia! All is calm, all is bright Christ the Savior is born! Sleep in heavenly peace 'Round yon virgin Mother the Savior is born! Silent night,Christ holy night! and Child Christ the Savior Shepherds quake at the sight!is born! Holy infant so tender and mild Silent night, holy night Glories stream from heaven afar; Sleep in heavenly peace Son of God, oh, love's pure light Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia! Sleep in heavenly peace Radiant beams from Thy holy face Christ the Savior is Silent night, holy night! With theborn! dawn of redeeming grace Christ the Savior is born! Jesus, Lord at Thy birth Shepherds quake at the sight! Christ the Savior is born! Silent night, holy night Son of God, oh, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord at Thy birth Jesus, Lord at Thy birth Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
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Dear friends of Stillwater Medical, This year has been filled with many challenges and we want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your unwavering support during the difficult times. There are no words to describe how much each gesture of kindness has meant to us. The letters and cards with inspirational messages, the drinks and snacks, and other donations made the hard times a little more bearable. On behalf of our entire family at Stillwater Medical, Thank You!
Our hope for you, and all those close to you, is for a joyous holiday season filled with health and happiness.
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