{Dreaming of a Sweet Christmas}

Vanilla Crescents

Mowielicious

Do I have a treat for you today! Baking Holiday Cookies was always a big part of getting ready for Christmas in my house growing up. Now that I have a small family of my own, and our house is officially decorated, shopping is well under way and the Christmas cards have been put in the poste, I've started thinking about baking some goodies. I spent a portion of the morning looking for some lovely cookie recipes to inspire you, and almost gave up until I took a peek at Design Sponge and saw their fabulous post about Mowielicious.

After taking a quick peek at Mowielicious I instantly fell in love! I recommend spending some time taking a look at his lovely website especially his German Christmas Cookie section. Not only do the recipes sound delicious but the photography is gorgeous. Also take a peek at his about section, a truly inspiring story.

Do you have any Baking plans this weekend?

{ Happy Thanksgiving }

Before I sign off for the weekend I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving (Canadians) and leave you with a gem of a cookie recipe that is sure to delight during this holiday!

{ Great Pumpkin Cookies }

Preheat oven to 350F

Cooking time: 10 -15 minutes

{ Ingredients }

2c. flour

1c. quick oats

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1c. softened butter

1c. firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg slightly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

1c. pumpkin

1c. or more chocolate morsels (I used white chocolate)

{ Directions }

1. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a separate bowl.

2. Cream butter, gradually add sugars (I mixed the brown + white sugar in a separate bowl), beating until light and fluffy.

3. Add egg and vanilla, mix.

4. Alternate dry ingredients and pumpkin, mixing well after each

addition. Stir in morsels.

5. scoop onto cookie sheet.

and Enjoy!

xo

Tina