CHRISTMAS CARDS AND COOKIES BLOG HOP DEC. 3-4

Welcome to the Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop

Who doesn't love a good recipe for the Holidays. Sit back and grab yourself someting to drink, maybe even a snack, because this is a 18 stop hop and looking at these recipes your sure to get a little hungry :0)

Due to the huge response to participate in this hop there will be a part 2 next weekend (12/10-12/11) w/ more goodies to explore, and you will start @ Dena's Blog she is this weekends hostess' also.

If you happened here by chance start at the beginning @ Dena's Blog.

Dena is the lovely hostess for this hop.

There will be several good recipes and paper crafts posted.

Who knows you may find a new recipe you'd love to try this year!

If you came from Christina's Blog, then you are in the right place.

I have blog candy to offer also... I am going to give the Gingerbread House pattern set (I used the .png files that are included along w/ cutting files from this set to make my recipe card and the cutie on the front of my cookie box) from Designs on Cloud 9 to one lucky hopper that leaves a comment. (1 comment per person please)

Stop by and like her Facebook page too for news, contests & inspiration

(not a requirement for prize)

Without further ado.... Off we go...

This is the recipe card I print and include with my little cookie gift.

(recipe below for you to copy)

Made this using My Memories Suite Software

(you can purchase w/my promo code to save $10 on software and $10 on some goodies upper right hand blog sidebar)

Here is my cookie box that I put a few of my cookies in and wrap them in tissue paper ans a cello bag to give to some of my coworkers.

And this is the cookie that I will put in the box this year...

photo courtesy of Betty Crocker (I didn't get a chance to start baking my Kitchen aid bowl lift broke & the part is on order)

I found this cookie through BettyCrocker.com, it was the Prize winning Recipe for 2011, I made it last year for Christmas and decided this will be the cookie to give away this year.

If you like pistachio and a soft cookies, this is a goodie.

RECIPE

1 pouch (1lb 1.5oz) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix

1 box (4 servings) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

2 eggs

1 cup dry roasted salted pistachio nuts, chopped (can substitute walnuts)

1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

1. Heat oven to 350*F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, pudding mix and flour. Stir in melted butter and eggs until soft dough forms. Add pistachios and cranberries; mix well

2. Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press with fingers to slightly flatten.

3. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet, cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Makes approx: 48 cookies

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Your next stop is Pam's Blog