Month: December 2013

Crispy, Buttery Jan Hagel Cookies

This recipe for Jan Hagel cookies always reminded me of shortbread when I was growing up.  So, now that I bake my own instead of enjoying my mom’s, I sometimes like to dip half the bar into melted chocolate and sprinkle with either chopped nuts or 

Thumbprint Christmas Cookies

This recipe is another of my mom’s, once again from the Holiday Coffee (see the Italian Cream Wafers).  Thumbprints are a delicious buttery and nutty cookie with a buttercream filling. Thumbprints 2 c flour, use dipping method to measure 1 c unsalted butter 1/2 c 

Holiday Hot Cocoa for the Crew

My family has a tradition of enjoying a cup of hot cocoa after we have decorated to Christmas Tree every year.  This recipe has become the one that everyone wants.  It is warm, sweet, and chocolaty with just a hint of spiciness.

Hot Cocoa 1

Holiday Hot Cocoa

1/2 gallon of milk

4 tablets of Abuelita Mexican Hot Cocoa

2 T vanilla paste

2 – 3 dashes of cayenne pepper

In a large pot, heat all the ingredients until hot but not boiling.  Pour into a cup and top with a marshmallow, whipped cream, or Peppermint Schnapps, Marshmallow Fluff Vodka, etc.  Enjoy!