Oh, Goodie!

I took a little trip to see my folks over the past weekend. I hadn't baked any Christmas cookies yet, so while I was home, my mom and I made some Christmas treats. Here are some of our goodies.



Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cakes. These are usually the first Christmas cookie I bake, and this year was no exception. I love the simplicity of these. Butter, flour, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla are the only ingredients. Some add nuts, but I prefer them without.



Peanut Brittle. This is the best peanut brittle you will ever eat. The addition of baking soda gives it the light, airy texture you can see in the picture. Yum!



Divinity. Yes, it's divine - so smooth and sweet. Candy making is always tricky, but we got this right.



Chai Birch Logs. My sister and brother-in-law make these every year at Christmastime, but since they aren't living down the street from me anymore, I had to make my own this year.

I was really pleased with how everything turned out, but I still have lots more to make. If you need me in the next couple of days, check in the kitchen. That's probably where I'll probably be.