Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Sugar Cookie Cut~Outs


Cookie:

3 cups flour

3/4 cups sugar

1 cup butter, room temerature

1 egg

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/8 tsp. salt


Blend egg, butter and sugar with wood spoon. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mix and combine well. Pat into 4 inch balls and roll out on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.


Frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar

1-2 Tbsp. warm milk

1/4 tsp. vanilla

food coloring


In non-metal bowl combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together. Add small amount to desired food coloring. Decorate and don't forget to add the sprinkles!!!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Chicken and Biscuits


Chicken Mix:

3 chicken breasts

5 large celery sticks

4 large carrot sticks

1 medium onion

3 cups water

1 stick butter

1 tsp. Accent seasoning

1 tsp. poultry seasoning

1 Tbsp. Parsley

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. flour

1/2 cup water


Directions: Place chicken in crock pot. Cut carrots, celery, and onion into bite sized pieces. Add to crock pot. Cut up butter and add as well. Pour in 3 cups of water. Add Accent, poultry seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken breasts and shred into pieces. Return to stock. In small cup combine flour and 1/2 cup water until well blended. Stir into chicken mix and place cooker on high for 1 hour. Do not peek!


Biscuits:

2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup butter flavor crisco

1 cup milk

2 T. vinegar


Combine flour, sugar, soda, salt, and baking powder. Cut in crisco until crumbly. In small (non-metal) bowl combine milk and vinegar. Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Add to flour mix and combine well. Drop by large spoonfuls (I use a serving spoon) onto lightly sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.