12/01/07

Today while it tried to snow outside, I tried to focus on my math review for the final Wednesday. The weather and I were both only marginally successful in our endeavors. I will be studying into the evening tonight and will try to get a bit more done in the morning before church.

Ron and the boys are out at the church all night tonight to play security for the outdoor nativity scene that is set-up for the upcoming live Nativity this week. Ron was getting "help" while he tried to catch 40 winks this afternoon before leaving for security duty.

I managed to bake most of the cookie dough just before dinner this evening, so we have stained glass window cookies now ready for delivery to the church in the morning. They are pretty simple to make and they are kind-of cool looking too.

Here`s the recipe

Stained Glass Window Cookies

(make sugar cookie dough and chill)

2/3 C Shortening

3/4 C Sugar

1 t Vanilla

1 Egg

4 t Milk

2 C Flour

1-1/2 t Baking Powder

1/4 t Salt

Cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla. Beat in egg `till fluffy, then stir in milk. Blend in the dry ingredients. Wrap the dough in cellophane and refrigerate for several hours (overnight).

Heat oven to 375 F. Coarsely crush some clear, colored hard candies like Jolly Ranchers or Life Savers in a mortar/pestle or with a hammer and plastic bags. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes. Cut smaller shapes out of centers and place cookies on greased aluminum foil cover cookie sheets. Fill the center holes with candy pieces. Bake for about 6-8 minutes- just until candy is melted, don`t overcook. Let cool and harden on the foil then carefully peel off and enjoy.

It`s about time to get back to the books now. . .have a good night all.