I'm counting yesterday's from-the-road posts as Christmas Countdown #3: traveling. So, onto #2: COOKIES. Another element of what Christmas is all about to the Hochschild family.
Sister #1 tends to outdo herself with cookie baking every year. I think she does six types, five of which are classics and one new one each year. Or something like that.
Since it's just Mark, Henry, me and assorted passers-by this year, I'm staying with four varieties, plus add-ins from neighbors.
Rum balls made with cocoa and vanilla wafers are a must. Also Russian teacakes, doubled.
Gingerbread men (which we've been known to decorate the day after Christmas), brownie bites frosted with peppermint icing, and oh, right, I made mixed nut brittle (NO peanuts) already which counts. Really, that's all.
Then, starting Christmas Eve, we prepare the Cookie Plate, which is refreshed all week.
Stop by to have some or I'll be forced to eat them into January like last year.
Such a problem.
Last year's plate
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