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Christmas Cookie Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Directions for Christmas Cookies

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.  Add egg, vanilla and almond flavoring.  Sift together flour, soda and cream of tartar.  Add to butter mixture slowly.  Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.  Roll to desired thickness.  Cut out cookies and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.

Christmas Nugget Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter of margarine
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. soda
• 2 Tbs. hot water
• 2 1/2 cups flour (1/2 cup on fruit)
• 1 1/2 cup candied cherries
• 1 1/2 cup candied pineapple
• 1 lb. walnuts (whole)
• 1 lb. pecans (whole)
• 1/2 lb. brazil nuts (cut 3-4 pieces)
• 1 lb. dates

Directions for Christmas Nuggets

Cream sugar and butter.  Add eggs, vanilla and hot water.  Add flour and soda.  Add remaining ingredients all together and mix until blended well.  Drop on foil or greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes