I am not in the Christmas spirit! I mean Christmas is usually my favorite time of the year...candycanes, twinkle lights, Soul Christmas CD's that my momma can never get enough of. But this year, something is just missing! Or maybe I should say everything is missing - the only hint of Christmas in my home are the Christmas cards my roommates parents sent her!
So this Christmas I have the BAHUMBUG BLUES! But, since I hate being Debbie Downer, I have decided to find a cure for myself! I know I'm such self-starter!
So...Step 1 - Tonight, I am going to my office Holiday Party and I have come up with the perfect gift for the White Elephant Exchange ($10 limit). 3 different sized batteries with a note that reads "gift not included," I'm also gonna throw in a $5 Starbucks gift card. Cute huh?
Step 2 - I'm am going to bake holiday sugar cookies (snowmen and candy canes) and enjoy some adult hot chocolate...recipes below!
Simply Delicious Sugar Cookies
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Sugar sprinkles
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat egg and vanilla. Beat in flour. Roll dough on floured parchment paper and get crazy with your cookie cutters.
Adult Hot Rum Chocolate
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped (use the good stuff)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
candy canes
Combine the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.Combine the milk and cream and heat over medium heat until simmering. Immediately pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and whisk to melt. Add the brandy and pour into glass or ceramic mugs. Hang the candy cane over the edge of the mug and serve. Yummo!
Step 3 - Heading home...nothing says Christmas more than wearing holiday pajamas and hanging out with my family, especially my momma...love her to pieces! Augusta, Georgia may never be my home again but it will always be a special place to me! My heart always feels full when I'm there. And while I'm almost positive it's the people and not place, a little fresh air, lush, beautiful green trees and a few dirt roads never hurt anybody.
I'm feeling better already...MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and to all a good day!
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