We've Been Busy

I didn't mean to take these few weeks off of blogging -- it just happened! The Kuhn girls have been having a blast with our Christmas sheltering.  Here's a bit of what we've been up to:

Melanie made these for the Sunday School class she helps with and some other children, too.

Melanie's sweet little helper:

Emily made these for the 4th grade class where she did her practicum. Twenty-five children who stole her heart this semester were given the makings for Snowman Soup.  You can find the printable here: http://coupon-wizards.com/snowman-soup/

Melanie helped me make Monster Cookies for my writing class at Heartland Christian School.  I took enough for the whole school -- I think the Headmaster was the most excited.

Monster Cookies

Cook with Joy -- Ellen Benninger

My daddy made these every year for the grands and great-grands -- always their favorites

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1/2 lb butter
1 lb. brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
1/2 T vanilla
6 eggs
1 1/2 lb peanut butter
1/2 T corn syrup
4 tsp soda
9 cups oatmeal
1 lb chocolate chips
1 lb M&M candies
(This recipe does not use flour.)

1. Cream butter; gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating well.
2. Add eggs, peanut butter and corn syrup; beat well.
3  Add oats and soda, stirring well.
4. Add chocolate chips and candy.
5. Drop dough on ungreased sheets using an ice cream scoop, placing cookies     4 inches apart.
6.  Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 12 to 18 minutes.

Slide each cookie into a disk sleeve and tie with baker's twine.

I'm sure baking and gifting shelter is going on in your corner of the world, too. I'm opting for simple and relaxed this year -- enjoying both the process and the giving.

What's your favorite recipe for gifting?

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