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This Blog was the brainchild of Doug and June...as they spend as much time discussing food as just about anything else. I (June) suggested Food Porn as a name for this blog, but he (Doug) thought people would get the wrong idea and be looking for some oddly shaped cucumbers or something like that and I had to agree. So he came up with Food DJ (Food Doug & June) if you couldn't figure it out on your own. But you will find here is some awesome recipes and lovely pictures of food (and possibly the equally lovely Doug eating said food). However just warning you, I believe Doug has an unhealthy preoccupation with bacon. Might I (June)add that I love glossy, scrumptious, food-porn-filled cookbooks? The glossy paper, the photos that ooze calories, the chatty yet suggestive descriptions... ahh I smell sex and bacon.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

CHRISTMAS COOKIES.. 22 days till Christmas.. Peppermint Meltaways




As my gift to you...I will post a Christmas Cookie recipe every day for you..from now till December 23rd..that should be 20... bake some and enjoy, bake some and give as gifts...just bake some...and remember I am sending you the secret ingredient.. Christmas Love!!!




Peppermint Meltaways




Cookies:
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. cornstarch
Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbls. butter, softened
  • 1-2 Tbls. milk
  • 1/4 t. peppermint extract
  • 2-3 drops red food coloring
  • Crushed candy canes
Directions:
  1. In a large bowl combine sugar, butter and extract. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  2. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1″ balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
  4. For glaze: In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter and peppermint extract. Gradually add enough milk for desired glazing consistency. Stir in food coloring as desired. Drizzle over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.

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