Send Me Cookies!

I didn't know what I wanted for Christmas... turns out its cookies.  Homemade cookies from my friend Jessica.  6 varieties.  Made with love.  I know if my mailman knew what was in this package, he would've stole it.  My happiness at this package is immeasurable.  She made us magnets and coasters too.  If its the thought that counts, she loves me A LOT.

Don't buy me stuff.  Make me stuff!

These sugar cookies... nom nom nom!

Chocolate Chip, Sable, Ginger Snap and Lemon Sugar

Oatmeal Raisin didn't survive the trip... or my husband's hands!  So good!

My babies!!!

These are amazing pieces of art!  Jessica should totally sell 'em!


I LOVE YOU SO MUCH JESSICA!  You are an amazing baker and crafter!  XOXOXO

Yummy Food Made With Country Crock!

I love cooking during the Holidays when the weather is better and I can just hang out in the kitchen.    One popular request from coworkers for potlucks is my Jalapeno Cornbread Dressing.  I came up with this copycat semi-homemade recipe after having it at a soul food restaurant in 2007 and it's been at our Thanksgiving Dinner every year since.  This dish definitely ranks up there as one of my favorite dishes to eat and make.  It adds a little spice to your Thanksgiving Dinner!
Jalapeno Cornbread Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 stick of Country Crock 
• 1 16 oz. package of Marie Callender's Cornbread Mix
• 1/2 cup diced Jalapenos
• 1/4 cup Jalapeno juice
• 1/4 cup Cilantro 
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Black Pepper
• 1-1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth

Directions:

• Make Cornbread the day before
• Melt 4 tablespoons of Country Crock in skillet, add diced jalapenos with jalapeno juice and saute for 2-3 minutes on low
• Add cornbread, salt, black pepper, cilantro. Add chicken broth until moist
• Spoon mixture into greased baking dish.  Add 4 tablespoons of Country Crock to the top
• Bake at 350°F till the top has a crust and stuffing is heated through

Feel free to add: pecans, onions, celery

 
Right before putting it in the oven!
 

If you can tell, I'm a huge fan of semi-homemade recipes - My favorite is taking box mixes and making cookies.  Another popular request from coworkers is for me to make cake mix cookies or box brownie mix cookies.  They can make these on their own, it is so easy!  They are great for gifts too - You don't have to tell them your secret!  You can add candy, nuts, marshmallows, etc.
 

Box Brownie Mix Cookies Ingredients:

• 1 package Fudge Brownie Mix
• 1 stick Country Crock, melted and cooled
• 1 1/4 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Cold Water
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Mix dry ingredients
• Add eggs, cold water and Country Crock - Mix well
• Drop heaping tablespoons of dough on cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart 
• Bake for 8-10 minutes
• Cool on cookie sheet about 2 minutes
• Transfer to cooling rack

Disclosure:  Thank you to Good to Know & Unilever Spreads for being a sponsor. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own.