Recipes for christmas parties

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1. Christmas Pickles

Ingredients:

– 10 pickles, sliced thin
– 1 cup of green peppers
– 1 cup of red peppers
– 1/2 cup of onions, diced
– 1 cup of vinegar
– 2 cups of white sugar
– 1 tablespoon of mustard seed
– 1 tablespoon of dill seed
– 1 tablespoon of salt

Directions:

– Heat vinegar and sugar until it comes to boil. Do not boil.
– Cool and pour over pickles, peppers and onions.

Will keep without sealing for months in refrigerator.

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2. Holiday Dip

Ingredients:

– 1 cup of mayonnaise
– 1 (8 oz.) pkg. of sour cream
– 1 (8 oz.) can of water chestnuts, drained, finely chopped
– 2 tablespoons of chopped pimiento
– 1 tablespoon of sliced green onion
– 2 teaspoons of beef flavor bouillon
– 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
– 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
– Fresh vegetables and chips

Directions:

– In medium bowl combine all ingredients except vegetables and chips; mix well.
– Cover.
– Chill.
– Stir before serving.
– Garnish with additional green onion if you wish.

Serve with vegetables and chips.

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3. Clam Dip

Ingredients:

– 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of minced clams
– 6 oz. of cream cheese
– 2 teaspoons of grated onion
– 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce
– 1/8 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
– 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
– 1/2 teaspoon of clam juice (reserved juice from canned clams)

Directions:

– Drain canned clams and reserve juice.
– Combine clams with remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
– Chill.

Serve with crackers or bread rounds.

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4. Christmas Crab Dip

Ingredients:

– 1 pkg. (8 oz.) of cream cheese
– 1 jar Kraft Sharp Old English cheese spread
– 1 tablespoon of half & half
– 1 tablespoon of chopped chives
– Dash Worcestershire sauce
– Garlic salt, to taste
– 12 oz. of crab (fresh, frozen or canned)

Directions:

– Mix the first six ingredients in the top of a double boiler or chafing dish over a medium heat.
– When the ingredients have melted and mixed well add the crab, reduce the heat to just warm.

Serve with crackers. Great for a party!

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Hand decorated christmas cookies – The top 3

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1. New England Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

– 3/4 cup of melted shortening
– 3/4 cup of melted butter
– 1 cup of brown sugar
– 1 cup of white sugar
– 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
– 1 cup of sliced blanched almonds
– 3 eggs, beaten
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 3 1/2 cups of flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons of soda

Directions:

– Cream sugar and melted ingredients.
– Beat eggs and add to creamed mixture.
– Sift together all dry ingredients and beat into dough.
–  Stir in almonds.
– Form dough into small rolls and wrap in wax paper.
– Refrigerate overnight.
– Slice thin and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
– DO NOT OVERBAKE.

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2. Christmas Cookie Slices

Ingredients:

For The Dark Mixture:

– 3 cups of flour
– 1 teaspoon of soda
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1 cup of shortening
– 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup of raisins, ground
– 1 cup of nuts, ground

For The Light Mixture:

– 2 cups of flour
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 teaspoon of soda
– 1/2 cup of shortening
– 3/4 cup of sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla
– 2 tablespoons of water
– 1/4 cup of chopped candied cherries

Dark Mixture:

– Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices.
– Cream shortening with brown sugar, add eggs and beat well.
– Stir in dry ingredients, nuts and raisins.

Light Mixture:

– Sift together flour, salt and soda.
– Cream shortening and sugar, add egg, vanilla and water and mix well.
– Blend in dry ingredients.
– Stir in cherries.
– Pack half of dark mixture into wax paper lined straight-sided pan 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.
– Add all of light dough to make a second layer, top with remaining dark dough.
– Pack firmly.  Refrigerate at least 24 hours.
– Remove from pan and cut dough lengthwise in half.
– Then slice in 1/4 inch slices.
– Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
– Remove immediately from pan.

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3. Christmas Cookie Wreaths

Ingredients:

– 2 eggs, beaten
– 1/2 cup of butter
– 1 cup of chopped raisins
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
– 1 cup of sugar
– 4 teaspoons of sweet cream
– 1 teaspoon of baking soda
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 3 1/2 cups of flour (sifted)

Directions:

– Mix butter and sugar in bowl until creamy.
– Whip eggs and sweet cream.
– Add other ingredients and mix well until mixture becomes dough.
– Place in refrigerator to chill.
– Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
– Remove dough from refrigerator and cut small pieces.
– Roll into wreath shapes.
– Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
– Bake for 12 minutes.
– Let cookies cool.
– Add decorations if desired.

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