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The Classic Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use cookie cutters to create festive shapes.
6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating with icing or sprinkles.

The Festive Gingerbread House

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of molasses
• 1 large egg
• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until well combined.
2. Add in the molasses and egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use a gingerbread house template to cut out the pieces.
7. Assemble the house using royal icing as glue, then decorate with candy and icing.

The Unique Candy Cane Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 box of brownie mix
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, eggs, and water until well blended.
2. Stir in the crushed candy canes until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
3. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Let the brownies cool before cutting into squares and serving.