Merry Christmouse: Plum Pudding

 

Day three of Merry Christmouse and we're in the kitchen with Plum Pudding by Plum Street Samplers. Finished on a plain whitewashed hanging board from Hobby Lobby.

It's cookie time! I have a recipe for you that starts with a mix and goes together in a snap if you need a quick batch of cookies! You don't even need a mixer!

Cranberry Orange Pecan Sandies

1 package (15.6 oz) cranberry orange quick bread mix (I used Krusteaz brand, 18.6 oz)

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 egg

2 Tbsp. orange juice

3/4 c. chopped pecans

pecan halves 

Glaze: 1/2 c. confectioners sugar and a few teaspoons orange juice

Stir together bread mix, butter, egg, and orange juice. Add chopped pecans and stir well. Roll into 1 1/2" balls and place 2" apart on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass and lightly press a pecan half onto each cookie. Bake at 350 for about 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to a rack. When completely cool, drizzle with glaze. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.

Bonus tip: Whenever a recipe calls for you to flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass, use a small square of parchment paper to keep the cookies from sticking to the glass. Place the paper on the cookie, lightly mash with a small glass, effortlessly remove the paper from the cookie and congratulate yourself on being so smart. Perfectly mushed cookies every time.

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More tomorrow!