Pages

▼

Pages

▼

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

… Mistletoe Make & Bake 2010 - day 2



Welcome to day two of Mistletoe Make & Bake 2010! We're all back. . . with more goodies to share!


Today - the subject is 'holiday sanity savers'. . . & for me the biggest one is this. . .




. . . it's the shopping crowds. . . I avoid them. . . like the plague.


I don't mean so sound like Scrooge - but at times like the weekend after Thanksgiving - or the days just before Christmas. . . the last place you will find me is at the mall. I do like to see all the decorations that the stores display. . . but I always pick the least busy time I can think of to see them. I'd much rather be home decorating or making something for gifts. . . or baking(!) 


Speaking of baking. . . here's today's recipe. . . Buttery Pecan Cookies!



Another classic. . . this time with pecans. Buttery, golden, crispy yummy-ness!  
(click on recipe card for a pdf version you can download.)


Be sure to visit all of the Mistletoe  Make & Bake designers blogs for more fun recipes (you can find them all listed here . . . & especially todays featured designers for their very special holiday projects as well!

Today's featured designers are:
Heidi Kaisand of  Hen & Chicks Quilt Studio
Monique Dillard of Open Gate Blog
Happy Mistletoe-ing!
♥ Bren

63 comments:

  1. MartinaNovember 16, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely! Mmh just love butter cookies! Thanks so much for sharing. And also for your tip!

    ReplyDelete
  2. BethNovember 16, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    MMM-mmm good!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    I'm not a big fan of malls either, especially at the Holidays....I love Christmas and you can usually find me in the sewing room or the kitchen....
    Wendy

    ReplyDelete
  4. VickieNovember 16, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    These cookies look amazing! I love your tips! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  5. MIss SherryNovember 16, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    My mouth is watering just thinking about those cookies. Do you have any handy?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kathy HNovember 16, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Thanks for the recipe. They look delicious. I try to avoid the crowds also. I do like to see all the decorations but they are up so early , I can see them in November!

    ReplyDelete
  7. BrendaNovember 16, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Another great recipe to try. Thanks for the sanity tip too.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Darlene BNovember 16, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Sounds like a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  9. the gathering girlsNovember 16, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    I can't wait to try this pecan cookie recipe...it will go great with our Thanksgiving dinner!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Grandma ShellNovember 16, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    I hate crowds like the one pictured so I do my shopping online. It sure saves my sanity.

    ReplyDelete
  11. JessicaSewsNovember 16, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Day #2 - Thank you!

    Oh, the crowds, hopefully we are all humming Christmas tunes!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Kathy B.November 16, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    My husband will love these cookies. Now if I can just convince my sister to make them - I am a terrible baker! I look forward to your design later this week! Thanks for the tips and recipe!

    ReplyDelete
  13. DebNovember 16, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Thank You for the cookie recipe and thanks again for the wonderful idea

    ReplyDelete
  14. KeyQuilterNovember 16, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    ohhhhhh YUM! these sounds like the BEST cookies! I'll have to try them, tonight! Thanks for the recipe

    ReplyDelete
  15. kerrynjaneNovember 16, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    yummy!

    ReplyDelete
  16. gmpNovember 16, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  17. PatNovember 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    This looks like a great recipe. I avoid shopping too. (Does everyone take 15 kids with them when they shop or does it just feel like it?)

    ReplyDelete
  18. DarleneNovember 16, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    YUM! My mouth is watering. LOL

    ReplyDelete
  19. Melissa CorryNovember 16, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I love shopping on-line. I am totally with you on avoiding crowds :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. JenNovember 16, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    The cookies sound yummy! I'm not a crowd shopper either- Black Friday- NO THANKS!

    ReplyDelete
  21. bairdmtnNovember 16, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Thank you for yet another great recipe!

    ReplyDelete
  22. TexanaNovember 16, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Ooh, yummy recipe! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  23. KarenNovember 16, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    I hate crowds and how rude people are to the cashiers during the Christmas season (they are just doing their jobs and trying to feed their families) - so I will try to be extra polite to everybody when I am shopping.
    I love your recipe it sounds delicious and I look forward to trying it.

    ReplyDelete
  24. GwenNovember 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Yum, can't wait to give these a try, thanks for the recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  25. PollyNovember 16, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Yummy recipe, thanks! I avoid the mall the whole holiday season, too! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  26. BobbiDNovember 16, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Another wonderful recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  27. ChristieNovember 16, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    I'm with you! I hate the crowds - I always have a list and a plan, and I get 'er done! Thanks for sharing! HUGS... and stitches

    ReplyDelete
  28. PattiNovember 16, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks for the recipe.....these sound delish!

    ReplyDelete
  29. UnknownNovember 16, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Yummy! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  30. schmidt1016November 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I'm with you about the holiday crowds. Maybe it's because I'm older, but I don't like any place that's packed to the gills. Your recipe sounds delicious. Thanks!

    Leslie S. in MN
    esclante at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Mmm Mmm Good - These are one of my favorite cookies.

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Hate crowds on one hand, but the energy can be contagious...thanks for the pecan recipe!

    ReplyDelete
  33. ytsmomNovember 16, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    THese sound wonderful, and I love that they are 'slice and bake'.

    ReplyDelete
  34. WendyNovember 16, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Best thing I here at Christmas time for shopping? Free shipping on internet websites! Totally not a mallie :) Thank you for sharing and thank you for the recipe!!

    ReplyDelete
  35. AliceNovember 16, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    The cookies sound wonderful, thanks so much for the recipe

    ReplyDelete
  36. Diane PruittNovember 16, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    You all must be having a great time posting all the nifty tips and yummy recipes... Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  37. CindiNovember 16, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Yum! Pecan butter cookies. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Sharon WNovember 16, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    So little time--so many good recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  39. lynnquiltsalotNovember 16, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    One of my favorite cookies is a butter cookie. To add pecans puts it over the top for me. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  40. mascanlonNovember 16, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Looks good Brenda! Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  41. JANETNovember 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    anything with this much butter has to be good

    ReplyDelete
  42. AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Slice and bake cookies are great. One could make 2 or 3 varieties and bake them fresh several days in a row.

    ReplyDelete
  43. GretchenNovember 16, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks for the great recipe! I just love pecans. I also enjoy avoiding the crowds--by shopping online :)

    ReplyDelete
  44. Sandy of MayberryNovember 16, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Still chuckling over the pix of the crowd! :) I avoid busy shopping times too. The recipe sounds delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  45. SandielynnNovember 16, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    I love anything pecan! Can't wait to try these!

    ReplyDelete
  46. JoannaNovember 16, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    I avoid the malls too when they are busiest. Thanks for the nice recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  47. PatNovember 16, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    The cookies sound delicious. I love Pecan Sandies and they sound similar to them. Cant wait to make them.

    ReplyDelete
  48. LizNovember 16, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Thanks for the recipe. I love pecans and plan to try this recipe

    ReplyDelete
  49. Kd BrownNovember 16, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I'm sure having fun visiting all the blog on this Mistletoe Make & Bake Hop. Thank you for all of the great recipes, tips, and giveaways! ~Kathleen

    ReplyDelete
  50. Mrs. DillyDallyNovember 16, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    OMGosh! Just reading the recipe makes my mouth water! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  51. SheilaCNovember 16, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    YUMMY Cookies, thank you!

    SheilaC

    ReplyDelete
  52. Steph MNovember 16, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    The cookies sound awesome. That picture of the shopping crowd kinda scares me!!
    Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  53. DutchQuilterNovember 16, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Thanks for the cookie recipe. Yummm!

    ReplyDelete
  54. LinaNovember 16, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I'm in a wheelchair, and shopping can be difficult in the best of times. From mid-November to mid-January I do no shopping at all.
    Slice and bake cookies are great. I can make the dough ahead of time and bake them when needed, Most of them can be frozen for even later use. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  55. baukjeNovember 17, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I LOVE, LOVE pecannuts..... Thanks a lot.

    ReplyDelete
  56. CindiNovember 17, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    You are so right. Oatmeal and Chocolate, my favorites, they're the best. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  57. Marcia W.November 18, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    We usually go mall shopping once during the Christmas season - usually before Thanksgiving. Cannot stand crowds! The recipe sounds great - we just finished shelling out our meager one tree crop of pecans. About 4 gallons unshelled.

    ReplyDelete
  58. SharenNovember 19, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Bren - What darling ornaments! And, your recipes all sound wonderful! I've copied them all & will enhance my holiday cookies plates with some new ones this year.
    Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us!
    Sharen J

    ReplyDelete
  59. CeciliaNovember 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Your cookie recipe sounds good. I'm having a lot of fun with this blog hop. A sanity saver for me is to get all of my shopping done before everyone else.

    ReplyDelete
  60. CindyNovember 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Wonderful cookies

    ReplyDelete
  61. MoeWestNovember 20, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I avoid malls on the weekend too. A quiet weeknight, just after work is best for me. Also, I pick up gifts all year long when I see something, especially when it's on sale.

    ReplyDelete
  62. UnknownNovember 20, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I am not a mall fan and rarely go to one!

    ReplyDelete
  63. JudyNovember 20, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    this recipe is new to me. I will try it for the holidays. thank you. Judy S.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for leaving a comment! I really do love reading them!