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394.266: Jingle

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat! Celebrate Christmas with beauty.
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A worker bundles a Christmas tree at the farm.
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A worker bundles a Christmas tree at the farm.

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  • A background of an assortment of glass Christmas ornaments.
  • A blue glass bulb hangs on a nicely lit Christmas tree.
  • A cake for Christmas. Yes, that's cake, stacked high and decorated like a tree.
  • Almond candy cane cookies are a family favorite here. Make them yourself with this recipe: <br />
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Classic Candy Cane Christmas Cookies<br />
1 cup butter, softened<br />
1 cup sifted powdered sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br />
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract<br />
dash salt<br />
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
10 to 12 drops red food coloring<br />
Glaze<br />
1 cup powdered sugar<br />
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract<br />
water<br />
INSTRUCTIONS<br />
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In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, extracts and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Remove half of dough from bowl. Add food coloring to remaining half; mix well. Wrap doughs separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 2 days.<br />
Shape teaspoonfuls of dough from each portion into 4-in. ropes. Place ropes side by side; press together gently and twist. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Curve one end to form a cane. Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until firm.<br />
Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire racks to cool completely.<br />
Mix glaze to desired consistency. Spread, dip, or drizzle over cookies. Yield: 3 dozen.
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  • Antique bell glass Christmas ornament. Love the stripes.
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  • Classic ornament of a winter church.
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