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We are right in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle as Christmas is less than a week away! What does this mean, aside from the shopping and wrapping? It means that the kids are about to go on Christmas break for a couple of weeks!

I have to admit that sometimes I get a little apprehensive about the school breaks as it is hard to keep little minds busy and out of trouble. However, at the holidays, I do look forward to spending extra time with my school-age son and his little brother, together. One of the things that I make a point to do with my little “big” man is to get him in the kitchen with me so we can bake some of our favorite holiday treats.

These moments are precious to me because I know that my boys are going to outgrow the age where they enjoy cooking with their mom soon. Plus, we never know when our last breath will come so it’s important to make the most of the time we have with our children.  Anyways, if you are looking for some holiday treats that the kids will enjoy making and the whole family will love, here are a few recipes!

Pistachio “Christmas” Cookies:

1 Pkg. Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix 1 Box Pistachio Pudding/Pie Filling Mix 1.4 C. Flour ½ C. Melted Butter 2 Eggs 1 C. Shelled & Chopped Pistachio Nuts ½ C. Dried Cranberries  Preheat oven to 350°. Stir cookie mix, pudding and flour together in a large bow.. Then, add the eggs and butter. Stir until mixed well. Fold in pistachios and cranberries. On parchment lined cookie sheet, place rounded spoonful about 1 inch apart and bake for 8-10 minutes.  (Makes about 2 dozen cookies)

Not Your Ordinary Peppermint

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