The Land of Melting Shadows: Old Famliy Recipe

The Land of Melting Shadows

There once was a land, no further away than your imagination. A Land where the Trees’ whispers can be heard on the wind. And the squirrels chitter and chatter as they scamper to and fro amongst the branches - playing their endless game of tag.

A Land where the Brooks babble endlessly amid fern covered banks. Fish and Tadpoles play a game of Leapfrog in the clear, cool water and Turtles sunbathe nearby.

A Land where the tall Grasses sway in the breeze as if dancing to a distant tune. Wild flowers wave their petals at the busy Bees who fly by; Beckoning to them. Enticing them.

A Land where the Deer graze peacefully in the lush, green valleys. A Land where the Birds and the Faeries gather in the bushes of an evening to share the day's gossip. And the Frog serenade, with Cricket accompaniment, continues well into the night.

A Land where the morning sun melts the night into the shadows of the day. And at sunset the shadows melt into night. But there are times when the shadows melt into things best left to one’s imagination.

A Land of Melting Shadows.

This time of year, wonderful aromas fill the air - the scent of fresh pine, cinnamon, and fresh baked cookies!!

I thought I would share with you an old family recipe for Sugar Cookies. They're quick, easy and oh, so yummy!

I always make a batch of Sugar cookies and Gingerbread cookies every year and send them to my kids and grandkids to enjoy. There's just something about getting Mom's cookies in the mail ........

Aunt Rodie's Olde Fashioned Sugar Cookies

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp lemon peel
1 Tblspn cream (milk can be substituted)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 cps flour

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Cream butter, egg, and sugar. Add remaining ingredients in order given. Mix well after each addition. Roll out to 1/4" in thickness. Use desired cookie cutters to cut out

shapes. Place on cookie sheet and bake approx. 5-7 min. or until sides are just firm to touch. Do not over cook! These cookies are good either with or without icing. And they freeze quite well.

10 comments:

Grace said...: I love your tree!
Those cookies look yummy.; December 17, 2009 at 7:06 AM
magikalseasons said...: Yummy! Too bad we don't have blog smell o vision! lol Your tree is beautiful. :) Becca; December 17, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said...: Simple is so delicious! I love sugar cookies. And how sweet that your gingerbread cookies are heart-shaped! Your kids must love receiving your cookie packages!; December 17, 2009 at 7:17 AM
Chris 'Frog Queen' Davis said...: Your tree is lovely!!

Nice simple reciepe, thanks for sharing....I might give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!; December 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Brenda LaBell said...: Jeanne, stopped by to party, lol!! I love the tree and yummy cookies! I agree with Becca, we need blog smell o vision, hope she gets working on that one!!

Brenda; December 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Suzie said...: What a pretty tree!! I love it!

And I've never made sugar cookies with nutmeg in them, but love the idea! If I try this recipe, am I now considered "family"? I hope so! ;-)

Becca must have a bit of a cold, because I can smell those cookies from here! lol Yumm!!!; December 18, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Rue said...: Sugar cookies are one of my holiday standards! Lovely tree!; December 18, 2009 at 9:59 PM
AwtemNymf said...: mmmmm- those look great! I hope to bake this weekend!
I"ve never added lemon peel - hmm will let you know!
Hugs & Thanks for sharing the recipe!!; December 19, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Carrie Joy Byrnes said...: I love your tree! Thanks for sharing the recipe .... I would love to find time to try it out .... maybe.... Happy happy happy holidays!

Carrie; December 19, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Bridgett said...: Such a beautiful Yule tree!

And I tell ya, I've been collecting recipes right and left on blogger over the last few weeks. LOL Thank you for sharing yours as well.

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boo; December 20, 2009 at 7:52 PM