December 15 , 2022 The Beacon • 7
Christmas cookies can make great gifts to share
One Christmas my grandfather received a used pocketknife from his dad . They didn ’ t have much money , so my grandfather really appreciated the gift .
Christmas is about gifts . The greatest gift came wrapped in swaddling clothes , the Savior of the world . He was born to a poor couple far from home . Angels sang about this miraculous event to the shepherds who came to see this baby . A year or two later , wise men followed a star that came to rest above where the young child lived . When they learned their power-hungry king wanted to kill their son — the wise men had found this out from a dream — they fled to Egypt . No doubt the gifts from the wise men helped the young couple financially during this time . Mary and Joseph returned to Israel a few years later .
In Nazareth , Jesus grew up , lived a perfect life and eventually died on a cross ,
740-622-6528 paying for our sin . He rose from the dead three days later , proving he was God . His death means we don ’ t have to die . When we accept the payment he made on the cross for our sins , we receive the gift of eternal life .
Accepting the gift of Jesus Christ means we can truly celebrate the other gifts in our lives . The Christmas season gives us a chance to enjoy our friends and family even more than usual . Baking cookies together or exchanging them is a great way to hang out together . These adorable reindeer cookies start with store-bought cookies and are so easy to decorate . Candy cane marshmallows look so cute on a festive platter . Chocolate bark is a
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REINDEER COOKIES
Store-bought frosting Peanut butter cookies , like Nutter Butters Pretzels Mini M & Ms Ziploc bag
Place the frosting in a Ziploc bag . Cut off a corner . Split the peanut butter cookies in half . Chop the pretzels to create antlers . Place a dollop of frosting at the top and bottom of the peanut butter cookie . Take the pretzel antlers and place two on opposite sides of the frosting on each cookie . Place the other side of the cookie back on gently to make a closed sandwich . Place two dollops on the top of each cookie sandwich . Place another at the bottom
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of the cookie for the nose . Press mini M & Ms for the eyes and the bottom for the reindeer nose .
CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MARSHMALLOWS
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 10 large marshmallows Small candy canes
Crush some of the candy canes . Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe glass in 30-second intervals , stirring after each interval . Dip the marshmallows in chocolate and use a fork to hold them . Dip in crushed candy canes . Push a small candy cane in the top of each marshmallow to form a handle . Place on waxed paper or aluminum foil and freeze . Let marshmallows sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving .
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Saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 ( 12 ounce ) bag milk chocolate chips
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Preheat oven to 350 F . Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper . Spread saltine crackers on baking sheet in a single layer , salted sides up . Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan . Melt together over medium heat , stirring well until mixture turns a caramel color , about 5 minutes . Pour caramel mixture over crackers and spread evenly . Bake in the preheated oven until just bubbly , about 5 minutes . Remove from oven and let cool briefly . Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 15-second intervals , stirring after each time . Pour chocolate over crackers and spread evenly . Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill until bark hardens , about 1 hour . Break bark up into pieces .
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1 box of Red Velvet Cake Mix 2 eggs
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Preheat the oven to 350 F . Mix everything except the powdered sugar into a bowl . The batter will be thick . Spoon into balls and roll in the powdered sugar . Place on cookie sheets , leaving about 2 inches between cookies . Add a few white chocolate chips to the top of each cookie . Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies brown slightly on the edges . Watch carefully that they don ’ t overbake .
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