Shopping Guide 2011 by Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

A K LEO T H E

MONDAY, NOV. 21 to TUESDAY, NOV. 29, 2011 VOLUME 106 ISSUE 50

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What’s inside What What’ Ka Leo editor’s picks.....2 Gifts for Dad..................4 Gifts for Mom................5 For the person who has everything.........................8 Last-minute gifts.............10 Mall hours.....................12 Student art as gifts.......16 Black Friday..................18 Cyber Monday..............19 Shopping tips................21 Best and worst gifts....22 Edible gifts....................24 Cookies..........................25 Video games................26

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JAIMIE K IM Managing Editor With finals around the corner, finding the time to even think about buying the perfect holiday gift is probably not a priority. Instead of stressing about having to spend hours scouring malls or the Internet, use this guide to make everyone on your list happy. DISNEY FAMILY/FUN MAGAZINE/MCT

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Dad: This year, geek out your dad by gifting him with an inexpensive UFO juicer (above). You’ll tickle his humor and help keep him healthy. Mom: Instead of visiting a de department store tore to buy mom a coffee cup, make your present unique this year and go o to a pottery studio to personalize other e a new teapot or othe er dish for mom. om. Don’t forget to sign gn n your name and date somewhere re e on the ﬁ nall product.

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Sister: Instead of buying your sister another clothing item or accessory, treat her to some me-time with a mani-pedi. While you’re at it, treat yourself so that the two of you can spend some quality time with each other.

T he grandparents

Your grandparents have been keyy players in your life for as long p y as you can remember. Consolidate the memories you’ve shared throughout the years by creatthrough ing book of old and new phoi gab in tos. tto os Head to snapﬁsh.com where photo books range w from $12-45. f

T he significant other

Budding romance: If you’ve only been dating for a short time and are unsure of what to get your newfound romance, consider planning daydates for one another. If your significant other enjoys art, plan an entire day centered on art: go to a museum, paint potter y for one another and end the day d da y with a delicious homecooked cook co o ed meal.

Relationship status: Extend the day-date into a weekend getaway. Taking time off from the hustle and bustle of daily life will allow the two of you to spend quality time with one another and rekindle your relationship. Play the role of tourists and find new and exciting things to do in Hawai‘i, or wherever your destination may be.

T he friend

You know your friends best, so why not gift them with their choice magazine? They’ll be stocked with reading material for the rest of the year, and choosing one that ﬁts with each personality will add a personal touch.

T he boss

Help your boss go green by gifting them with a reusable water bottle. Fill it with some holiday candy so that your boss is pleasantly surprised – and it’ll provide a sugar rush for midday pick-me-ups.

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You’ve probably noticed by now that it seems to be an unwritten requirement for professors to have the bookshelves ce fi lled to the in their offi office Gift ideas, next page

Brother: er: Get your brother on the Netﬂ ix bandwagon n by gifting him with a subscription. He’ll thank you for satisfying isfying his entertaininment needss and providing him with an enddless queue of movies and televiSHINICHI TOYAMA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘II sion shows to choose Givee your pprroffessorss boo Gi ooks ksto t re gift cards soo you don’t double upp on somethiing th they ey alrrea ey e dy dy havve. e from.

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Gift ideas: don’t forget colleagues, pets from previous page

brim. Add to their extensive collections by enabling them to buy more books with gift cards to places like Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com.

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T he co-worker

Nothing helps facilitate a positive working environment more than a little humor. Themed sticky notes have prewritten messages and are perfect to use as morale boosters around the ofﬁce. Use them to periodically remind someone of his or her awesomeness.

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T he pet

It’s not unusual for pets to make it on holiday shopping lists these days. Buy your pet, or friend’s pet, a holiday sweater. Everyone who encounters it will be instantly cheered by the sight of your furry friend all dressed up.

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Corrections The Nov. 18 article on Waikīkī buskers should have identified Troy Fernandez as an ‘ukulele player. The Nov. 18 article on XP Entertainment should have identified one business member as Christian Larsen. The Nov. 18 article on Varsity Grill and Bar should have identified the owner as Mike Powell. The Nov. 18 happy hour guide should have identified one venue as Ichiriki Loft.

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Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs is a great gift idea for a dad interested in technology.

M ARC A R AK AKI Sports Editor If you have a father and/or a father ﬁ gure that is special to you, here are a few gift ideas that will brighten up their holidays.

Best gift for the athletic dad For the dad that heads out for a daily run or is active in his kids’ athletic events, check out some Asics Men’s GT 2160 running shoes. Price: $69.99 Get it here: www.sportsauthority.com

Best gift for the golfing dad For the av id gol fer, check out the N I K E V R P ro Cav it y

Irons. T he irons (4 -AW ) have steel sha f ts. Price: $499.99 Get it here: www.tgw.com

Best gift for the working dad For the businessman dad with a little UH pride, check out the Tommy Bahama H Logo Seascape Aloha Shirt. The bright blue aloha shirt features the Hawai‘i “H” logo. Price: $66.00 Get it here: www.uhrainbowtique.com

Best gif t for t he stayat-home dad For the dad who sits on the couch all day on Sundays to watch his favorite NFL team, you might want to get him a holder

for his favorite drink and a table for his food. Or better yet, one that can do both. Currently on nfl.com is a Siskiyou plate and drink holder sold in sets of two. And the best part is that you can pick which team you want to cheer for. Price: $14.99 Get it here: www.nﬂ shop.com

Best gift for dad under $20

If you are a typical college student without extra money lying around, here is a good gift for dad that’s under $20. The book is titled simply “Steve Jobs.” Walter Isaacson wrote the book based on over 40 interviews conducted with the technology pioneer. Price: $17.88 Get it here: www.amazon.com

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Best gifts for Mom JA IMIE K IM Managing Editor

For everything your mother continuously puts up with, she definitely deserves the best gift you can possibly find – and afford. Here are a few gift ideas that will put a smile on her face and won’t break the bank.

Best gif t for t he pr ofessiona l mom

For the mom on the go, get her something she’ll definitely use more than once – and prob ably on a daily basis. Purchase a Moleskine planner so that she doesn’t miss any appointments (and can’t miss your birthday). Plus, with the new year coming up, now is the perfect time to get her a new calendar. Price: $15 Get it here: w w w.moleskineus. com/2012-daily-planners.html

get Set from Target. With this gift set, she won’t need to worr y about restocking her kitchen drawers for a while. Price: $29.89 Get it here: w w w.target.com/p/ Chef mat e - 51- p c - K it chen - G ad get-Set/-/A-10717429

Best gif t for t he at hletic mom

For the mom that makes it a point to keep fit, help her re lieve sore muscles with an acupressure mat. This Shatki Mat claims to relieve pain, reduce stress, and increase energy and circulation. It is currently listed on A mazon at $34.95, originally priced at $69.95. Price: $34.95 Get it here:

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For the mom that stays at home, spruce up her kitchen utensils and gadgets with a 51-piece Chefmate K itchen Gad-

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Practica l gif ts

While practical gifts lack a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wowâ&#x20AC;? factor, you can wrap them in shiny holiday ribbons or present them in pretty packages. One way to get started is to think of all the items your friend asks to borrow. For example, if you have a friend who is constantly asking to borrow your stapler and pair of scissors, then you know if you give him or her those items, it will surely be appreciated.

F ood gif ts

Everyone needs to eat, so a gift of food is something that most likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to waste. Consider assembling a â&#x20AC;&#x153;meal,â&#x20AC;? such as several packages of organic pasta and a delicious jarred sauce. When your friend is in need of a quick, easy lunch or dinner, he or she will have the essential ingredients to put a meal together.

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T he photo gift

Giving your friend a framed photo of the two of you is one of the easiest and cheapest gifts to give. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning ahead, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no shortage of the items you can order with your photo on it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from pillowcases to T-shirts, to mouse pads or clocks.

Time With ďŹ nal projects, holiday stress and other worries, one of the best gifts you can share with a friend is time. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking a friend out to dinner, going surďŹ ng or something as simple as meeting for a study date, spending time with someone is one of the best ways to show you care.

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Unique boutique gifts ISABELLA H ASTINGS Staff Writer

When looking for a gift that nobody else will have, Christmas shopping at boutiques is a safe way to ensure a creative present. Not only will it bypass the hordes of Christmas shoppers, but it is also an easy way to make sure that the person you are shopping for doesn’t receive the same gift from someone else.

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SoHa, or South of Hawai‘i, is a locally owned and operated store that’s perfect for ﬁnding everything from dorm room decor to great gifts for the family. SoHa is well-stocked with all college must-haves, including piggy banks adorned with sassy slogans for $9.80 and dining table tennis kits for $26.50. Although the store specializes in home design, SoHa has its fair share of gag gifts, such as the Deluxe Dental Disasters Kit for $7.80, a collection of crooked dentures perfect for giving parents a scare when going home for the holidays. It also offers easy gifts for everyone to enjoy, such as an array of Hula Girl Coffee pancake and waffle mixes made in Kīhei, Hawai‘i, for $10.80, which would be perfect with the Upcountry Maui Lilikoi Syrup for $9.80. Small gifts for moms are local soaps and lotions, or the Sea Shell Salt and Pepper Shakers for $10.80 each. If you’re gift shopping for a roommate, bring a bit of the beach into the dorm room with Sea Shell Curtains, ranging from $26.80 -$65.80. Whether you’re shopping for college friends or family, SoHa has something for everyone.

Cookies C lothing Co. Address: Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Phone number: 808-922-2665 Hours: Sun-Sat 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Black Friday: regular hours Website: cookiesclothingco.com Cookies Clothing Co. is a locally-owned boutique that is great when shopping for a trendy girlfriend. With an array of selections from casual clothing to evening wear, as well as countless accessories to match the clothes, it is easy to ﬁ nd a last-minute gift. With all merchandise priced affordably, ranging from $7 bandeaus to $60 bags, Cookies is designed for the college student on a budget. Little gifts, such as key chains from $16-$29 and rings at $16-$18, are perfect for surprising a friend or family member. With clothing suitable for women of all ages, Cookies takes away the hassle of going from shop to shop trying to ﬁnd a gift for everyone. If you’re shopping for skirts, dresses, bags or jewelry, Cookies has a little of everything.

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Cutting it close: buying that last-minute gift M AT T SYLVA Staff Writer

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Ever y year we buy gifts for family, friends and even people we don’t know well. Some of us prepare and buy gifts in advance. Others pick something up a little later. What about those times when you forget someone’s birthday and have to go out shopping the night before or even the day of? How do you buy something that is respectable, desirable and affordable at the last minute? Now, everyone and every scenario can be different. The best way to determine where and what to buy is to break down your situation into several categories. The first thing to do is to determine how well you know

the person. Have you gotten this person gifts in the past that really “clicked?” Do you know what he or she likes and dislikes? (Example: not bringing steak to a vegetarian’s birthday party). Next, look at your relationship with the person. Is this individual family, friend or a friend of a friend? Do you have a close and personal relationship, a lighter, more casual relationship, or an intimate one? Now think about yourself a little bit. What would you like if you were in this person’s shoes? How would you expect him or her to respond to your gift? How would you respond? W hat kind of gift would your friend appreciate more, some thing functional and/or practical, or something artistic? Each

person may be different. A nd of course, if you can find some thing that this person values both intrinsically and practically, you’re probably better off. Realize that the concept of gift giving is about thinking of and for the person receiving the gift. I just recently celebrated my friend Kevin’s birthday. He told me not to buy him something and I wasn’t going to, because that is what he said he wanted. Then I arrived at the karaoke club and half of his other friends had bought him something. W hat? Now I look and feel like the terrible cheap friend. So before heading on to the next phase of the party, I said that I had to pick up some groceries See Fast fix gifts, next page

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at Walmart (which I did). While out getting groceries, I thought about how well I knew Kevin and what he might appreciate. Then it hit me. We were about to play Super Smash Brothers Brawl on his Nintendo Wii, a game that he plays all the time.

So I hit up GameStop on the way to his house and picked up a new GameCube controller (since I know that he’s always burning through them). This was easy to buy on the way to his house, affordable, practical (something Kevin values) and based on an aspect of my relationship with Kevin (we played SSBB a lot in our freshman year). And it only took me 10 minutes to drop by the store on the way down the street. On top of that, we were able to use his gift that very evening to play SSBB. Now, not everyone is that easy. Some people are harder to buy

gifts for than others. If you are buying a last minute gift for someone that you don’t know as well, try asking a mutual friend who may know them better for help. Or buy them something funny. This is a good time to buy something that is both functional and intrinsic. I once bought my friend Melissa a “Men of Hawai‘i” calendar for Christmas. It was easy to pick up at Kmart, affordable, funny and she appreciated both its

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intrinsic and functional value (although it was awkward talking to the cashier about it). When dealing with getting something for someone that you are intimate with (or maybe just really close to), sometimes it’s better to not necessarily “get” him or her anything at all. It’s the thought that counts. For my birthday last year, the best gift was just going out with my close friends to Shokudo. For me, g r e a t friends, great food and delicious honey toast made for one of my favorite birth-

days ever. But mayb e y o u a r e broke and really want to get something that can be meaningful, but just don’t know where to get something of value for almost no money. My favorite suggestion would be to check out the $1 books at Shirokiya. I’ve already picked up Christmas gifts for my entire family for less than $10. I’ve gotten them books ranging from wine making to chocolate dessert recipes to photography and cats (but that’s because my family is full of wine connoisseurs, cooks and cat lovers).

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“When I see something, I think hey, I can make that myself! I want to be able to oﬀer people wholesale prices, because you shouldn’t have to go broke just to be fashionable. All of my pieces are handmade, and I do my best to reuse materials and to buy vintage pieces, to take apart and reconstruct, as well as use a variety of diﬀerent metals and mediums to fit everyone’s price range. P.S. I love doing custom orders!” – Brooke Hauguel

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L’hiver – Paint, paper and ink Blue Cr ush, $17 Ha nd -wi red ﬁ res tones and Sw arovsk i cry stals wit h mother-of-p earl drops. Av ail able in silver or gold-plat ed bra ss.

Gold Hoops Earrings with Wana, $12

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Via Facebook and Twitter, Ka Leo invited students to submit their craft work to put on display in the holiday shopping and gift guide.

“I got into a great arts high school in New York but I wasn’t allowed to go, because my dad was afraid I’d end up a ‘starving artist.’ I didn’t touch art again until I was 25 years old. I started seeing ways in existing pictures to make new ones. I

started taking pieces from here and there. I do a lot of nature scenes, but they all come out reflecting whatever mood I am in or what’s on my mind. It’s like meditation...when I am doing art, I don’t think about anything else.” – Jane Domemann

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Sachiko Roscoe created Stoney Seas Jewelry to be budgetfriendly for college students who want something unique without the giant price tag. “I started making pieces for friends and family, and as my skills grew, so did my customer base. What was once a hobby turned into a small business providing classic designs and custom-made pieces inspired by our gorgeous surroundings. With most pieces ranging from $10 to $30 and convenient shipping or campus meet-up methods, make Stoney Seas Jewelry your go-to student-run business for holiday shopping!”

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Via Facebook and Twitter, Ka Leo invited students to submit their craft work to put on display in the holiday shopping and gift guide.

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save Thanksgiving,â&#x20AC;? and it has attracted 157,000 signatures. Some economists see this as the beginning of the end for the the Black Friday tradition, and the beginning of what may be an early November start to Christmas shopping. In the past few years, retailers have been opening up progressively earlier, with the traditional opening time of 4 a.m. changed to midnight by many top retailers. It is only logical for retailers, especially lowend retail stores that stand to lose the most from such days, to try and stay ahead of their competitors by making themselves available before anyone else. Black Friday is just another ruse to whip up consumer hysteria so people will buy without regard. It would be better to see an easing into holiday deals, rather than an all-bets-off, everybody-for-themselves holiday shopping showdown.

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Save online with Cyber Monday DAVID TER AOK A Staff Writer

The year’s biggest day for shopping is known as Black Friday, a day when tens of millions of people line up, sometimes 24 hours before the stores open, to grab the limitedtime savings. But Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving and three days after Black Friday, is where many of today’s holiday shoppers get the best deals. Black Friday is the beginning of the holiday shopping season, but for some, Black Friday is just another day. “I do all my holiday shopping in December,” said David McCaskey, a junior history major. “The only reason I would go out on Black Friday is to meet girls,” he said. McCaskey also mentioned the physical danger involved with

With the rising popularity of online shopping, stores have even begun releasing their Black Friday/ Cyber Monday deals early. Some stores stay open on Thanksgiving, while online stores release sales as early as Wednesday night. Black Friday has been a part of American culture since the 1900s. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving up the calendar to increase the length of the shopping season. Like Black Friday, there are some helpful tips you can follow to avoid unnecessary frustration on Cyber Monday. If you come across an ad you like, make sure you know what time the sale begins; many of the deals have limits, so timing is key. A stable Internet connection is a must when every millisec-

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving and three days after Black Friday, is where many of today’s holiday shoppers get the best deals some of the sales, and expressed concern for the safety of the shoppers. “It’s just not worth it,” he said. Mobs of Black Friday shoppers have been known to cause trampling deaths and miscarriages, and even stabbings have occurred in the frenzy. One incident at a California Toys R Us in 2008 involved two men shooting each other in front of their own children. Retailers such as Amazon and Overstock have well established blowout sales during the weekend, while chains such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Target have exclusive online deals in conjunction with their in-store promotions.

ond counts. In Hawai‘i, we have the advantage of being a couple hours behind the mainland U.S. This means the sales beginning at 12 a.m. on the West Coast (places like Amazon in Seattle, Wash.) start at 9 p.m. here. Online deals for Cyber Monday can be hard to find, since ads don’t always get released beforehand. For instance, Best Buy has a list of the products on sale, but not the price. There are sites to find the latest, up to date information on Cyber Monday deals, such as www.bestcybermondaysales.com or www.mycybermondaydeals.net.

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Q: What’s the worst holiday gift you’ve ever gotten? I NTERVIEWS BY M ARIA K ANAI, A SSOCIATE F EATURES EDITOR PHOTOS BY SHINICHI TOYAMA, K A L EO O H AWAI‘I JINA BOYD Sophomore, ACM “Socks. My mother threatened me and I didn’t believe her, and then she gave them to me. They were white.”

H ELEN H EJL Freshman, Art “My mom always gives us bras and panties every year, and we always dread it. They’re from Victoria’s Secret and they’re really cute, but it’s always awkward.”

DAVEY SHINDIG Graduate student, ICS “The worst was a book by John Cabot from my mom. It’s called ‘Full Crisis Living.’ It’s probably a really good book, but it was so depressing. It dealt mainly with trauma. I suggested a book by the same author about meditation and stress reduction, but she got me something else.”

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Q: What’s the best holiday gift you’ve ever gotten? I NTERVIEWS

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Rice Krispies Treats are an easy holiday gift. Try mixing classic plain treats with chocolate-dipped ones covered in sprinkles. R IE M IYOSHI Contributing Writer It’s the most wonderful time of the year – not to mention that it’s also the time when you are flat broke and loaded with finals. There’s almost no time to think of gift ideas, much less fight the Black Friday crowds. Get creative this holiday by conjuring up delicious treats that can be easily put together at home.

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4. Place apple slices in a greased pan and thoroughly cover with topping. 5. Bake for 40 minutes. Make sure that the topping does not burn. 6. Cool completely and pack into plastic boxes. Be careful, as it will crumble.

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1. Peel sweet potatoes. Cut into bite-sized pieces. 3. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350-370 degrees F. 2. Deep fry potatoes in oil until they turn light yellow and are cooked through. 3. Drain excess oil. 4. Mix and stir syrup ingredients over medium heat until gooey. 5. Add potatoes into syrup pan and cover potatoes thoroughly with syrup. Sprinkle sesame seeds on potatoes. 6. They will be sticky, so place in plastic boxes or Tupperware before giving them away.

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Cookies: something for everyone SAR AH WRIGHT Design Editor Neighbors, co-workers and inlaws, to name a few, often fall into the “acquaintance” category. This is particularly awkward around the holidays, when social obligations dictate that you give gifts to people you see on a daily basis. Rather than spend money shopping for a present the person probably won’t like anyway, give the gift of cookies. A cookie tray with an assortment will give people with hard-to-predict tastes a variety from which to choose. This basic slice-and-bake sugar cookie recipe can be made weeks ahead of time and frozen, then thawed and baked during the holiday rush. It’s easy to adapt the recipe with a few minor changes, and the ﬁ nished cookies can be dressed up by dipping them in chocolate, icing, sprinkles or nuts.

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1. Blend butter and sugar, either ther with an electric mixer on medium ium speed or by stirring vigorously y for two minutes. Add egg and extract; act; stir until combined. 2. In a separate bowl, stir togethher ﬂour, baking soda and salt. 3. Add dry ingredients to sugar ar mixture and blend until moiststened. 4. Line a small loaf pan with plasastic wrap and press dough evenly nly into the bottom. 5. Cover the dough plastic wrap and place in the freezer. Chill for or at least an hour, or until ﬁ rm. If you’re u’re making these ahead of time, put them in a large Ziploc bag – they’ll ey’ll

keep for up to three months. 6. When you’re ready to bake them, preheat the oven to 400 degrees, remove the dough from the pan, thaw for about 20 minutes and slice lengthwise into two narrower logs. 7. Cut as many cookies as you want to make, put them on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

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Chocolate: Substitute cocoa powder for 1/2 a cup of the flour and add with the other dry ingredients. Chocolate chip: Prepare the original recipe and add half a cup of fi nely chopped semisweet chocolate chips to the dough before shaping and freezing. Orange: Substitute 1 tablespoon orange zest and 1 teaspoon orange juice for the vanilla extract. Mint: Substitute 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for the vanilla. Peanut butter: Decrease butter to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup peanut butter (not crunchy). Cake fl avored: Substitute 3/4 cup yellow cake mix for 3/4 cup fl our; omit salt.

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Dip in chocolate: Melt 1/2 a cup of chocolate chips (try milk chocolate, semi-sweet or dark, depending on your preference) in the microwave and dip half of each cookie. Place on waxed paper until chocolate has hardened. You can also dip cookies in chopped nuts, crushed candy canes or sprinkles while the chocolate is warm. Layer: Try pressing two ﬂ avors of dough into a pan before freezing. Chocolate-orange and chocolatepeanut butter are particularly good combinations. Shape: Depending on how you cut the frozen dough, you can make squares, rectangles and triangles. Add variety to your cookie tray by including different shapes – just remember to decrease the bake time of smaller cookies by a few minutes. Dip in icing: You can make a simple, colorful icing by combining 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons water. Stir all the ingredients until smooth and add food coloring if desired. Dip cookies and place on waxed paper to dry.

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