Posts with tag 'holidays'
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Christmas Kiflin Cookies
by Kristina Case
Growing up, my aunt would make a big batch of these cookies every Christmas and store them in a large tin. They were everyone's favorite, and that tin would empty fast! These buttery cookies, with a hint of almond, are rolled in powdered sugar while still warm, giving them the perfect soft sweetness. Similar to Butter Balls or Mexican Wedding Cookies, these originated in Germany and are shaped into delicate crescents. This recipe makes plenty—perfect for sharing with family or gifting to friends!
4 cups flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 tsp vanilla
1 cup blanched almonds, ground
1 cup pecans, ground (I use a food processor)
Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cream butter and sugar, add other ingredietns and...
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Events to Celebrate the Merry Holiday Season
Step into the holiday season with ice skating, dazzling lights, visits from Santa, the Nutcracker, and more! We have a fun list of activities and events that are sure to ignite your holiday spirit.
Scentsy Commons Lights
Who can resist the enchantment of a dazzling light tunnel? At Scentsy Commons in Meridian, prepare to be mesmerized by their spectacular annual light show with 987,000 lights and a majestic 75-foot-tall Christmas tree. Get ready to take some photos. All ages can enjoy this activity and it's FREE.
Scentsy Point of Life Event
Scentsy Commons offers a magical night out with festive music, warm beverages and a dazzling light...
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Sweet Treats for Those You Love
Show Your Love with Sugar Cookies
Be a hero this Valentine's Day by making some incredible sugar cookies from a family recipe shared by Kristina Case, a designer on our marketing team. Whether you want something for your sweetheart, your entire family, or your child's class at school, these will hit the mark.
An important thing to remember before you start: let the butter soften to room temperature. This is key. Don't try to soften it in the microwave or use it fresh out of the fridge.
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
1 c. butter softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 ½ c flour
2 TBL orange juice
1 TBL vanilla
1 tsp baking powder
Beat sugar and butter until fluffy, add egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and orange juice. Beat well until mixed. Put dough i...
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'Tis the Season
Really!
Believe it or not, fruitcake is a well-loved dessert known throughout the world. It is only in the United States that this cake is the butt of jokes, probably because they were, at one time, mass-produced for mail order and tended to be dry and of questionable age. Some say the ridicule can be traced to Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, but research shows "fruitcake trashing" occurred much earlier in the 20th century.
Though celebrated by some as the delicious tradition it is intended to be (National Fruitcake Day is December 27), others applaud this dense loaf laced with fruit and nuts only when it is flying through the air on
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6 Things to Do at Idaho Ice World
Whether you want to satisfy your competitive spirit or just enjoy some pleasant exercise, Idaho Ice World is a skating facility to accommodate anyone. When our real estate agents want some quality ice time, these are their favorite activities.