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A Supplement to the STAR Shopper • December 18, 2020

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HOLDINGFORD ELEMENTARY Dear Santa, My name is Sara. I am 7 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like Hot wheels and a Hot Wheels track.

Thank you, Sara Dear Santa, My name is Julia. I am 7 years old. I live in St. Joseph, MN. For Christmas this year I would like some present pets, Furreal friends, snow dragon, poopsie surprise, Brinley doll, doll sleepover set, and a Easy playhouse garage.

Thank you, Julia Dear Santa, My name is Ava. I am 11 years old.

I live in St. Joseph, Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like either identical twin realistic reborns dolls, does not mater two boys, two girls, or one of each or an identical twin baby reborn realistic of evie, please. A cute ipod case with a finger loop on it like a pop socket.

Could I also have a Little Live Pets.

My kissing puppy rollie.

Thank you, Ava. Please could I have these things.

Dear Santa, My name is Ella. I am 7 years old. I live in St. Joseph, MN. For Christmas this year I would like hatchimals, slime, realistic baby doll. I want a girl doll.

Can i have a ipod pleas prity pleas can I have a ipod pleas. A new game to play with my mom and sister, little tikes hopper ball, I want a wig and a irlenarwig. Thank you Santa Clas.

Thank you, from Ella Dear Santa, My name is Brekyn. I am 7 years old. I live close to St. Wendel. For Christmas this year I would like Ozobot, dash robot, finger ling, Shopkins, unicorn hatchimals, hatchimals, backpack, pool toys, PJS, clothes.

Thank you, Brekyn

Dear Santa, My name is Amilia. I am 7 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a jump rope. I haver bord that lights up, a coloring book, a fitbit phon and that is all.

Thank you, Amilia

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Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Oscar. I am 7 years old.

I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like Pokemon cards, big Bakugun, Minecraft Lego sets, Hover board, Hot wheels, Royal Kingdom Adventure castle mix and match, Magnetic Dinosaurs.

Thank you, Oscar

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Dear Santa, My name is Tyler. I am 7 years old.

I live in Little Falls, MN. For Christmas this year I would like a PS4 and a Chipmunk, .22 rifle and a soldier custome. A snowboard, and a new fishing rod. A new pair of football gloves. A new bike.

Thank you, Tyler Dear Santa, My name is Tyler. I am 7 years old.

I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a hoverboard, a drone with a camera, a pet and a pair of binoculars.

Thank you, Tyler Dear Santa, My name is Aleya. I am 8 years old.

I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie Dream Camper.

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Dear Santa, My name is Melanie. I am 7 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like biger sized then that! A big tatel.

Thank you, Melanie Dear Santa, My name is Max. I am 8 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a mate canchroule shoemo.

Thank you, Max Dear Santa, My name is Victoria. I am 7 years old. I live in St. Wendel. For Christmas this year I would like American Girl horse for Christmas. Me and my friends are plaing sled dog reses.

On November 12, 2020 my teacher told me and my frind Amila to start a camp fire I found some twigs and just as I was about to start the camp fire she said it is time to line up at the first and second grade. Or my Grannie might of got the American Girl horse, so you can get me a watch.

Thank you, Victoria Dear Santa, My name is Makenna. I am 8 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a horse, a real horse named Spike and look like this.

Thank you Makenna

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Thank you!

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Dear Santa, My name is Abigail. I am 7 years old.

I live in MN Contry of Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a dog.

Dear Santa, I will like a dog this year because we don’t have one. Thank you Santa!

Thank you, Abigail

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Dear Santa, My name is Bo. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a four-wheeler, a new puppy.

Thank you, Bo Dear Santa, My name is Olivia. I am 8 years old.

I live in Albany, USA. For Christmas this year I would like OMG doll, Ipad, Barbie Shoes and Legos. Travel safe Santa.

Thank you, Olivia

Dear Santa, My name is Lexi. I am 8 years old. I live in St. Martin. For Christmas this year I would like cave club, LOL stuff, unicorn bed sheets, NaNaNa surprise, dots, dog man, puppy place, hunting stuff, baby stuff, crama, scrunchie maker, fitbit, phone, rainbow jellies, unicorn pillow, macup, headbanz, rainbow coms, guitar, a go glam, animal picture, GEMAX, crocks, sweet shake surprise, deer pong, holly-woov hair, sprrcker art shacker and blillger.

Thank you, Lexi

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Dear Santa, My name is Hope. I am 7 years old. I live in Avon, MN. For Christmas this year I would like Beam for gymnastics, snow tube, sleds, hair bush, trampoline, ipad.

Thank you, Hope

Dear Santa, My name is Kensi. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like money to get another dog and other things that you think I will whant!!!

Thank you, Kensi

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Thank you, Lincoln

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COLORING PAGE

HAVE FUN COLORING THE CHRISTMAS TREE ABOVE!

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CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH

Find the hidden Christmas words in the tree. (answers on page 23)

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ALBANY ELEMENTARY Dear Santa, My name is Will. I am 9 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a big bouncy ball that looks like the earth; a blue remote control dune buggy; a blanket with hot dogs on it; and a successful vaccine to end the pandemic.

Thank you, Will Dear Santa, My name is Amelia N. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: some more cool toys! Like a Ryan egg and a glitter LOL dolls.

Thank you, Amelia N. Dear Santa, My name is Macie. I am 5 years old.

I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: Kinetic sand, a new marble run set, silly string and Paw Patrol.

Thank you, Macie Dear Santa, My name is Gavin. I am 5 years old.

I live in Freeport. For Christmas this year I would like: a toy tank and a hoverboard.

Thank you, Gavin Dear Santa, My name is Amelia M. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a pooping flamingo, a flying fairy and a bird that talks back to me.

Thank you, Amelia M.

Dear Santa, My name is Wyatt. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: to give Santa a present because he gives presents to everyone in the world and no one gives him a present. He works to hard!

Thank you, Wyatt Dear Santa, My name is Ben. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a tornado siren with a miniature model of my house, yard, shed, and power lines; a marble set; a bonefire cooking station; a toy tornado and that my friend Jacob, me and all our classmates could go back to school.

Thank you, Ben Dear Santa, My name is Jacob. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a bow and arrow to take deer hunting.

Thank you, Jacob

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Dear Santa, My name is Peyton. I am 5 years old.

I live in Farming. For Christmas this year I would like: a remote controlled helicopter and a Paw Patrol lookout.

Thank you, Peyton Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I am 5 years old.

I live in Albany in the country. For Christmas this year I would like: an American Girl doll.

Thank you, Isabella

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Dear Santa, My name is Trevor. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a nerf gun, Spider-man movie, and a puppy.

Thank you, Trevor

Dear Santa, My name is Coda. I am 5 years old. I live in Richmond. For Christmas this year I would like: 100 farms so I can play.

Thank you, Coda

Dear Santa, My name is Nolan. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a new Mario game for my Ninetendo. Please bring my brother a new stuffed animal.

Thank you, Nolan

Dear Santa, My name is Emmah. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like: a pretty necklace, and one for my mom, too. Are the reindeer nice? I’ve been good.

Thank you, Emmah

Dear Santa, My name is Ethan. I am 8 years old. For Christmas this year I would like Legos and cars.

Thank you, Ethan Dear Santa, My name is William, I am 8 years old. For Christmas this year I would like an i pad, a Roblox set with characters and a roblox gift card.

Thank you, William Dear Santa, My name is Gracelynn, I am 8 years old. For Christmas this year I would like fake glasses leopard print and a black watch.

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Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Jacob, I am 7 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like transformers and to hangout with my grandma and grandpa.

Thank you, Jacob Dear Santa, My name is Melanie. I am 7 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a stuffed animal, cat and walking horse.

Thank you, Melanie

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Dear Santa, My name is Westen, I am 8 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a gab of skittles and all of the just dance games.

Thank you, Westen Dear Santa, My name is Braylyn. I am 8 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like Crazy earrings and a giant unicorn stuffed animal.

Thank you, Braylyn

Dear Santa, My name is Benjamin. I am 8 years old. For Christmas this year I would like a new 4-wheeler and dirt bike.

Thank you, Benjamin Dear Santa, My name is Wryler. I am 7 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like and RC car and a snow board.

Thank you, Wryler Dear Santa, My name is Hudson. I am 8 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a Lego set, a smart watch and an RC car.

Thank you, Hudson Dear Santa, My name is Jason. I am 7 years old. For Christmas this year I would like Legos and a PS5.

Thank you, Jason

Dear Santa, My name is Kinsley. I am 7 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a Dear Santa, My name is Gabe. I am 8 years old. For science kit and a magic kit.

Christmas this year I would like a new Thank you, Kinsley PJ mask space air jet and RC car.

Thank you, Dear Santa, Gabe My name is Mckenzie. I am 8 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like an Dear Santa, My name is Emerson. I am 8 years old. ipad, a watch, and a coloring kit.

For Christmas this year I would like a Thank you, Mckenzie lego set and a toy barn.

Thank you, Emerson

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Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Cooper. I am 7 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a hunting properly and a deer farm.

Thank you, Cooper Dear Santa, My name is Emmet. I am 6 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a ipad.

Thank you, Emmet

Dear Santa, My name is Cameron. I am 6 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a pet wolf, a toy wolf and rabbit. Please being my brother a Rottweiler. I’ve been really good. Please being my sister a toy doll and a pink dress. Do you have a dog?

Thank you, Cameron

Dear Santa, My name is Ella. I am 5 years old. For Christmas this year I would like an Dear Santa, LOL doll, an American girl doll and a My name is Emma. I am 5 years old. unicorn that lights. I have been good.

For Christmas this year I would like I like you. For my cousin, please bring a scooter, an Elsa bike and books. her a American girl doll, too. Can I Please bring my grandma a yum, ahve some reindeer horns? yum box. I love Santa! Is it cold in the Thank you, North Pole?

Ella Thank you, Emma Dear Santa, My name is Alex. I am 6 years old. For Dear Santa, Christmas this year I would like a toy My name is Rylee. I am 5 years old. train with a train track. I’m working For Christmas this year I would like on being good. Could you bring my an American dol, American Gorl doll brother a big tractor. How are the stuff and a Barbie set. Please bring elves? Is it cold up there? my dog Mia a pink rubber frisbee. I’ve Thank you, been good. Santa, are the reindeer Alex and elves good this year? Will you have enough presents for the kids Dear Santa, this year?

My name is Ethan. I am 6 years old.

Thank you, For Christmas this year I would like a Rylee little dump truck, my own little tanks, and my own phone. I’ve been good.

I want Lizzie to have a little flower.

Were the reindeer being good this year?

Thank you, Ethan

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Dear Santa, My name is Zeek. I am 5 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a race track, a gator and a bunkbed.

I’ve been good. Please bring my mom a necklace. Have the reindeer been good?

Thank you, Zeek

Dear Santa, My name is Amelia. I am 6 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like more Mario stuff and a stuffed animal.

And a fancy ahte for mama. I’ve been good. Please bring Harrison a race track and a new computer for dad. Is Rudolph being good?

Thank you, Amelia

Dear Santa, My name is Zander. I am 6 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a remote control jet ski and remote control snowski. I ahve been good.

Please bring my dad a screwdriver. I hope Rudolph has been good. Is he the fastest one?

Thank you, Zander

Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 6 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a toy spray, a toy tractor (John Deere) and a harvester with tracks. Please bring Parker a toy corn head trailer.

I’ve been good. What reindeer is the goodest? Which is the fastest?

Thank you, Carter

Dear Santa, My name is Jacob. I am 6 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a skid loader with a special wheel that digs into the ground and a mini-excavator with tracks. Please a glass car that changes color for someone in my family. I’ve been good. Have the reindeer been good?

Thank you, Jacob

Dear Santa, My name is Reis. I am 6 years old. For Christmas this year I would like 2 nerf gun sets, a siren head set and some books. I’m working on being good.

Please bring my baby brother a sleigh.

Is Comet being good?

Thank you, Reis

Dear Santa, My name is Finnley. I am 5 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a skateboard, a pet hamster in a cage and a new waterbottle. I’m kinda good and I am trying to act good and some days I act good, too. Please bring my mom the beautifulest necklace ever. Are the elves being nice? Is there snow in the North Pole. Are the reindeer listening? I hope so. I really like Rudolph.

Thank you, Finnley Dear Santa, My name is Emeri. I am 5 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a teddy bear, a toy bunny and a scooter.

Please bring my mom a necklace and my dad a new gun. I’ve been really, really good. Is the sleigh ready to go?

Thank you, Emeri

Dear Santa, My name is Henry. I am 5 years old.

For Christmas this year I would like a robot head, a monster and a scooter with fish on it. I’ve been good. Please bring everyone in my family a present.

Which reindeer is the fastest?

Thank you, Henry Dear Santa, My name is Cole. I am 6 years old. For Christmas this year I would like a Playstation, Nintendo 6 and an iphone 11.

I’ve been very good. Please bring my dad a hoverboard. Which reindeer is the fastest? Is it Rudolph?

Thank you, Cole

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Dear Santa, My name is Logan. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: It makes people happy. You get presents. I like that I can send notes to Santa. Opening presents in the morning, decorating the tree an giving presents to people.

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Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Beau. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Cookies, lights, putting up the tree and baby Jesus taking care of us.

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Dear Santa, My name is Lenora. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means to me that its Jesus’ birthday. My family. Putting up my tree. Opining presents. Santa Claus is coming.

Dear Santa, My name is Lucy. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means I bake cookies.

Christmas means I put up my tree. Christmas means I have friends over at my house.

Dear Santa, My name is James. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: on December 25th you notice that Santa came over night. Then you go to church to celebrate Jesus’s birthday.

Dear Santa, My name is Levi. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Decorating trees, making presents for people, sending gifts to people. Opening my presents in the morning.

Dear Santa, My name is Kael. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: I like to see how happy my sisters are when they get presents. I like when our Elf, “Jingles”, brings the elf pets. I like to get presents too. I like to spend time with family.

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Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Evan. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means God. Christmas means Jesus’ birthday. Christmas means snow. Christmas means family.

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Dear Santa, My name is Amber. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means I bake cookies.

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Dear Santa, My name is Harlow. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means to me Jesus.

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Dear Santa, My name is Lucas. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means to me my brothers birthday and Jesus’ birthday and decorating our tree. And spending time with my family and having fun.

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Dear Santa, My name is Thomas. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means to me Santa is comeing! Christmas means to get presints!

Dear Santa, My name is Dawson. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means being with my family. Christmas means seeing Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Christmas means decorating the tree.

Dear Santa, My name is Theo. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Jesus’ birthday and the Christmas presents.

Dear Santa, My name is Aiden. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas to me means Santa, tree, and family.

Dear Santa, My name is Claire. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Presents.

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Friday, December 18, 2020 Dear Santa, My name is Reese. I am in first grade at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Christmas means to me is aunties.

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Dear Santa, My name is Brooklynn. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Family getting together to spend time together. Opening presents with my sister and brother. Celebrating Jesus’ birthday!

Dear Santa, My name is Colten. I am in kindergarten at Holdingford Elementary. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: Celebrate family, Jesus, eat, presents, Christmas tree, cookies.

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Dear Santa, My name is Hope. I am in second grade at Holy Family School. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: every things, snow, but not to the cats, and sleding, and hot chocolate, church.

Dear Santa, My name is Lexi. I am in second grade at Holy Family School. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: getting together with family and celebrating. Going to church for baby “Jesus”.

Dear Santa, My name is Kensi. I am in second grade at Holy Family School. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me: it means so much things, to it means you are coming and we are going to get presents and it is Jesuses birthday!!!

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CLASSIC CUT-OUT GINGERBREAD COOKIES INGREDIENTS GINGERBREAD COOKIES RECIPE: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature INSTRUCTIONS

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional) zest of one small orange optional toppings: simple icing (see below), red hots, sprinkles, etc.

SIMPLE ICING RECIPE: 2 cups powdered sugar 2–3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.

Beat the butter and sugar together for 2 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, molasses and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.

Divide the dough into two equal portions, and form them each into a ball. Then gently use your hands to flatten each ball into a 1-inch thick disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator overnight.

Once the dough is thoroughly chilled and you’re ready to bake the cookies, heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Unwrap the dough and place it on a large, lightly-floured hard surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough evenly until it is approximately 1/8-inch thick. Then use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes, re-rolling the dough as needed to cut out more. Transfer to parchment-covered baking sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are crisp around the edges and on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Once the cookies are room temperature, feel free to decorate them as desired with the icing (see below) plus any extra sprinkles or candies. Serve and enjoy immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

TO MAKE THE SIMPLE ICING: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. A fork works best for whisking your icing if you do not sift your powdered sugar first. This way you can smooth out any powdered sugar clumps.

If your icing is too thin, add in a little more powdered sugar. If your icing is too thick, add in a tiny bit of milk.

Use a piping bag, or a ziplock bag (with the corner snipped off ), or a plastic squeeze bottle to pipe the icing onto the cookies.

Aunt Darla’s Cookie Salad INGREDIENTS 1 large box vanilla pudding 1 cup buttermilk 1 can mandarin oranges

1 can crushed pineapple 1 16 ounce cool whip 2 cups crushed striped cookies

INSTRUCTIONS Mix pudding and buttermilk with a mixer for two minutes.

Drain fruits and fold into mixture. Fold in one cup of crushed stripped cookies and your cool whip. Top with the remaining cup of stripped cookies. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

Christmas Potpourri INGREDIENTS ½ cup fresh cranberries 1 orange (sliced) 4 cinnamon sticks

INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer over low heat, uncovered, and enjoy your holiday home scent. Please be sure to check the water level periodically and add more if it starts to get low.

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Elf Cracker Cookies INGREDIENTS Cookie Cracker: 1 box club crackers 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup crushed graham crackers

1/2 cup butter 1/4 milk FROSTING: 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips

TO MAKE THE CRACKER COOKIES: In a 9x13 pan, place a single layer of club crackers. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan combine your sugar, brown sugar, crushed graham crackers, butter and milk. Stirring constantly, bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once bubbles form a ring around the perimeter of the saucepan stir for another 2 minutes before removing the pan from heat. Once removed from the heat continue to stir for 1-2 more minutes.

Your sauce will begin to look like caramel.

Next slowly pour your sauce over the single layer of club crackers in your 9x13 pan. Promptly place a single layer of club crackers over the caramel mixture.

TO MAKE THE FROSTING: In a microwave safe bowl or a dutch oven (whichever you have the best success in melting chocolate) combine your peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Melt this mixture until smooth. Once smooth slowly pour over your cracker cookies.

Chill for 1 hour before cutting to serve.

1 tablespoon cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups water

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups flour

Ingredients below are reserved to roll dough in before baking.

2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Cream butter for 30 seconds Add the sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar and mix until blended Add the egg and vanilla and mix until blended Add the flour Chill in the fridge for 1 hour Make 1 inch dough balls Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl to roll dough balls in Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until golden in color

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Turkey & Wild Rice Casserole INGREDIENTS 12 slices of bacon 1.5 lb. turkey breast cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 medium onion chopped

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

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INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Peel and dice the apple and toss with lemon juice. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat mixture until light and creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.

Slowly add dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, with the mixer on low.

Beat just until incorporated. Last, add the walnuts and apple chunks mix to combine.

Bake for 11-13 minutes, until cookies have reached your desired doneness. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Makes approximately 5 dozen (1 tablespoon) cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/4 cups old fashioned oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup chopped walnuts (finely chopped) 1 medium apple, peeled, diced small (I used Granny Smith) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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