Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Cookies & Crochet

Although we are still 2 days away from Thanksgiving, like a child I am feeling the magical  pull of the Christmas Spirit already.
On Saturday I rummaged around the basement and found just these few trees for my dining room table. I haven't put the Big Tree up yet..... but ...... soon :)))
Then for Knit Night last night I just couldn't resist baking my favorite sugar cookies.
They made the house smell so
Wonderful
so
Homey
so
CHRISTMAS~Y
Upon eating one, Erin said,
"Now I feel like I've had my first official Christmas Cookie of the year."
Well.... I like that.
Happy to oblige.
You may also notice the little tidbits of Christmas crochet nestled amongst the trees and cookies.
The golden ~ yellow bit is a
 Granny Star
Just click on the link and you will find the free pattern compliments of
The Royal Sisters.
{Love their Stuff!}
Then there's the cute mini stocking.
I actually happened upon that when I was visiting one of my favorite places the other day
INSOMNIAC with A Hook
If you don't already follow Neicee's blog then you need to give her a visit.
She's quite lovely
and
her
Crochet Work
is
GORGEOUS
She had the link for these
 Mini Stockings
Thanks Neicee!
Also, thanks to Neicee, I found myself right back at
The Royal Sisters Etsy Shop
where I purchased the pattern for this darling
Granny Christmas Stocking
 I made this one for my granddaughter over the weekend and now have another one started.
Love, love, love the Granny ~ Goodness of it!
Looks like a genuine
Old ~ Fashioned
CHRISTMAS
 The Pom~Pom's add the final touch.
I'm excited to give it to Gabby for Christmas!
 
Norwegian Sugar Cookies
 
CREAM TOGETHER:                                                                
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter {softened}
1 cup oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
 
SIFT TOGETHER:
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
 
Blend dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll in sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball with a cut glass. Sprinkle with extra sugar if desired. A coarser, decorative sugar is very pretty.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 ~ 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen {it really does!}
Enjoy!
This is the cut glass sugar bowl I use to flatten my cookies with.
The design on the bottom is the same as on the front.
I picked it up at an Antique Shop years ago.
Happy Baking.....
And
Happy Thanksgiving
To All of You.

14 comments:

  1. Your cookies look so yummy!
    Thanks Danette for posting the recipe.
    Love your granny square stocking. Just adorable!
    Have the best Thanksgiving with your family.
    Hugs,
    Karen

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    1. Hello there Karen!
      Hope you try the cookie recipe. You will love them! Thanks for the compliment on the granny goods!
      And Blessings to You and Yours on this wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday as well,
      Love,
      Danette

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  2. I like how you flattened your cookies with the cut glass on the sugar bowl. Such a nice touch! That Christmas stocking is too cute, and I love the pom poms!!!! I'm going to have to check out that pattern. I like the Royal Sisters too, as well as Insomniac. Lots of great inspiration.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Lynne

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    1. Thanks Lynne!
      I love all the inspiration we get from each others blogs. Too Fun!
      Happy Thanksgiving!
      Danette

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  3. Thanks so much Danette for your lovely words...
    I have posted this on my facebook to share the goodness...

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    1. Oh Wonderful Michelle!
      You can't see me ~ but I am jumping up and down and clapping my hands with glee :)
      Danette

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  4. Hey Danette... What a lovely pattern ... I love that it's originally unique for this era....I must look it up..Thanks for sharing..... and YUM ..Save a sugar cookie for me ( ha Ha)...Hugs

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    1. Hi Zaa!
      It is a lovely pattern! And so nicely written and easy to follow. I have made 2 now and plan to make several more. As for the sugar cookies.... I have eaten too many already... but.... one more won't hurt....

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  5. Thanks for coming by and saying hi. Love the idea of flattening your cookie with your sugar bowl. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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    1. We did have a wonderful Thanksgiving Sheila! Hope you did too!
      Thanks for the visit :)))

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  6. Came over to blow you kisses. Buried under a pile of homework for the next 3 weeks.

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    1. OH My!!!! Poor YOU!!!! :(((
      Well .... KISS KISS back at YOU!
      I am praying for you :)))

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  7. I just love your stuff! The stocking came out beautiful! I have such a hard time making pom poms! Gorgeous..Thanks for sharing and the wonderful recipie! Hugs!

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    1. Hi Neicee!
      Thanks again to YOU!
      I use a pom pom maker.
      Hugs to you too!
      Danette

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Thank you for taking time to chat with me ~
Your comments make me so Happy!
Have a lovely day.
Danette