Dear Santa, I can explain....

Today I am participating in the Just Add Glitter and Stir Christmas in July Blog Party! I think this is a great idea....I am always up for thinking about the holidays! Especially because is usually means baking! I have a feeling my mini-party here will be tame compared to some of the other ones in the list, so be sure to stop by Maggi's blog and check them all out! I hear there are even some giveaways along the way!

I am celebrating Christmas today with three Christmas recipe cards. Be sure to check out the Scrapbook at your Store Recipe Challenge Blog too! I just got a package of goodies from Julie and I am so excited to start showcasing her products on my recipe cards! I am using Julie's challenges to put together a scrapbook of recipes for my daughter, and these are among the first I wanted to get done.

For me, Christmas is all about the baking! Even in the summer, when I bake cookies, or smell cookies baking in my kitchen, I immediately think of Christmas. I am sharing three of my favorite cookie recipes today, all of which are cookies from my childhood.

I love this sentiment from Scenic Route, and it feels so appropriate for a Bourbon Ball recipe card (picture is from Confections Bakery).

Dear Santa, I can explain...

This recipe was given to me from my mother, and she taught me how to make them using Wild Turkey 110 proof whiskey. Needless to say, I was quite popular in college around the holidays when I made these for all my friends.

And then there are the chocolate crackles...very chocolately, very very good...especially when they are warm!

I like to dust these with confectioners sugar. Makes a great addition to a cookie tray! Here is a photo from The Beet Goes On.

Last, my personal favorite. A recipe that was handed down through my family, and I have the original recipe written in my mother's handwriting..that makes it very special to me. I love love love these cookies! Wonderful with a cup of tea.

I have been known to eat these for breakfast. They are so so good! Here is a picture, from Food on the Food.

Well, I wish I could tempt you with an actual tray of baked cookies, but time was not on my side this week! Plus...I would have eaten too many...so enjoy this selection of virtual cookies!

Have fun with all the other blogs in the party! If you need to go back, just head over to Just Add Glitter and Stir and you will find a list of Christmas partier-s on her sidebar!