Christmas Treats

First off, who doesn't have Cheese Straws during the Holidays? Here's a simple, quick, and easy recipe.

Cheese Straws

You will need:

2.5 cups of flour

½ lb of butter or margarine

8 ounces of shredded sharp cheese

1 tablespoon of baking powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

Heat oven at 400.

Mix everything together in a bowl.

Press onto a baking sheet.

Cut into strips or shapes.

Bake on bottom oven rack for about 4 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

What's a good treat to eat while enjoying a hot cup of Apple Cider this Christmas? Ginger Cookies!

Ginger Cookies

You will need:

2/3 cup oil

1 cup of sugar

4 tablespoons molasses

2 cups of flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 teaspoon of ginger

½ teaspoon of salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325.

Mix all ingredients together well.

Drop teaspoons of mix into sugar.

Form into sugar-coated balls.

Place these on an un-greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Cool before serving.