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christmas cookies

Christmas time is the time of year that almost any sweet dessert will hit the spot. Probably the most popular dessert for the Holiday’s are Christmas cookies, especially if they are homemade. Homemade Christmas cookies and a nice big glass of cold milk!

So if you are not going to buy your cookies and you want to make them from a recipe what are the most popular or traditional Christmas cookies?

#1: Probably the most beloved, most popular, most eaten, quickest to be gone… the Gingerbread cookie.

#2: Of course, the all around favorite cookie, the one that is so versatile that most people can eat it. The cookie that is soo simple with basic ingredients that if someone turns one away you know they are not allergic but they just don’t like your cookies… The Sugar Cookie!

#3: The third place most popular or most traditional cookie to bake is hard to name. After the first two choices are made third place commonly differs from person to person. Some people love making the cookie bars, cookie balls, shortbread cookies, butter cookies, peanut butter cookies, the list goes on and on…

No matter which cookie you choose to make during the Holiday’s and Christmas they will be eaten… no matter what.

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving stuffing can come in a variety of flavors.   You do not need to stick with the traditional stuffing you’ve always had that your family only half-likes.  It is such a flexible food item that a good stuffing recipe can be modified to accomodate anyone’s tastes.  So this thanksgiving, let’s take a look at what options and flavors are available for your stuffing:

  • Sausage stuffing  – A traditional stuffing is typically made out of sausage which tends to leave the stuffing moist and flavorful.  It’s also very easy to make.
  • Cornbread stuffing- one of the more traditional thanksgiving stuffings, this one is made from – you guessed it -cornbread!  It’s best made with cornbread that is a day old, and is very appealing to those who like breads.
  • Panettone stuffing – a twist on traditional bread stuffing, this one is made out of a citrus-flavored Italian bread.
  • Oyster stuffing – Try something a little bit different with this rich, tasty, stuffing with oysters as the main ingredient.  Nicely compliments the turkey and will feel like you’re eating food from a 5-star restaurant.
  • Sweet Potato stuffing – if you have extra sweet potatoes, this is a good option to try.  Pecans, breadcrumbs, and sweet potatoes are the main ingredients.
  • Apple stuffing – used at both thanksgiving and christmas, this stuffing is a great choice for vegeterians.
  • Mushroom-Pecan stuffing – this flavorful stuffing is made with leeks, mushrooms, and currants, and tastes delicious with gravy.

All these thanksgiving stuffing flavors and they’re associated recipes are easy to find by doing a quick search on the net for “thanksgiving stuffing recipes”.