The holidays seem to have a particular "smell" to them,
don't they? Christmas, to most, smells like warm spices:
cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. To others, it may be
peppermint or the spicy scent of rum. If your mouth starts
watering at the mention of anything "spiced," then it might
be time to hit the kitchen and start whipping up some
holiday treats! To get you started, I have a few recipes
for some Christmas favorites that the whole family is sure
to enjoy.
To start out, here is a great recipe for pumpkin bread. The
preparation for this recipe is easy; in fact, it only takes
about 15 minutes! It does yield quite a lot of bread, so
you can freeze a few loaves to save for later or give them
to friends or family members.
What You Need:
3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
3 cups Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
1 teaspoon Nutmeg (ground)
1/2 teaspoon Cloves (ground)
1/4 teaspoon Ginger (ground)
1 can Pumpkin Puree
1 cup Vegetable Oil
2/3 cup Water
4 Eggs
How to Make: Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F. This
recipe yields 3 loaves, or 2 loaves and about 9 cupcakes.
Grease your pans and set aside. In a large bowl, mix
together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk
together the wet ingredients, then combine them with the
dry mixture. Thoroughly blend until the mixture runs
smooth. Pour the batter into the pans. Place in the oven
and cook for about 50 - 60 minutes. Muffins will usually be
ready within 25 - 30 minutes.
What is Christmas without cookies? Ginger snaps are a cozy
way to bring in the holiday season, plus they will keep
long enough that you can leave a few out for Santa! The
recipe below is for soft ginger cookies. That's right, you
can finally enjoy the rich, spicy flavors of a good
old-fashioned ginger cookie without the tough "snap."
What You Need:
2 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/2 cups Butter
1/2 cup Molasses
4 1/2 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Cinnamon (ground)
1 teaspoon Cloves (ground)
1 teaspoon Ginger (ground)
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg (ground)
How to Make: Cream together the butter and sugar, then add
in the eggs. Beat well, adding in the molasses as you go.
Slowly add in the remaining ingredients and mix well. Place
the mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Grab
pieces of the dough and roll into one-inch balls. You can
roll them in sugar, if you like, then place them about two
inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place in the
oven (preheated to 350 degrees F) and bake for about 8 - 12
minutes. Allow them to sit for a minute or two, and then
place them on a wire rack to cool.
And finally, what could be better after a delicious ham
dinner than a generous slice of sweet potato pie? This
recipe is a cinch to follow and cooks within an hour, so
you can forget slaving over a stove for hours on end!
What You Need:
1 Pie Crust (9" - uncooked)
2 cups Pureed Sweet Potatoes
3 Eggs
1 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cloves (ground)
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg (ground)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground)
How to Make: Mix all of the ingredients together in a large
bowl. Once blended, pour into the pie crust shell. Bake at
350 for 50 - 60 minutes.
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I have. Merry
Christmas and happy holidays!
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