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.