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Friday, December 10, 2010

Shortbread Christmas Cookies



Shortbread Christmas Cookies
1 c. butter softened
3/4 c. powdered sugar
2 t. vanilla extract
2 C. flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
red and green sprinkles

Cream together butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
Add in flour, baking powder & salt.
Mix together and divide into 3 equal portions.
Roll each portion into and 8" roll
Cover and refrigerate
After cool (about an hour) slice each roll into 15-20 slices.
Take each slice, unbaked and press into sprinkles.
On lightly greased cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for approx. 10 minutes. (Get them out before they start to brown...they will look undone.)
This makes about 50 cookies.

The Best Chicken Pasta Salad Ever!



Chicken Pasta Salad
Cook:
1/2 box large rings and chill (you can also use elbow macaroni)
Add:
Leftover rotisserie chicken, cubed
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
2 stalks celery diced
3 green onions, diced
1/2 cup orange flavored Craisins
Dressing:
1 Cup Miracle Whip
1/2 Cup Ranch dressing
3 Tbsp. Milk (to thin)
salt and pepper for seasoning
Mix all together and Enjoy, this is my favorite pasta salad of all time.