indigo pears

It will soon be St. Nicholas Day.....one of the first "Christmas" events we celebrated with our children. On Dec. 5th, the eve of St. Nicholas Day, we would let them set out their shoes, to be filled with small treats by St. Nicholas.

This tradition comes from Holland, I think. We enjoy many ideas from other lands even if they aren't part of our family ethnic background.

The following cookie recipe is also from Holland. (And is very easy to make!!!)









Jan Hagels

Deliciously Dutch

Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
8 ounces sliced almonds


Method
Pre-heat oven to 325 F.
Beat together butter, sugar and egg yolk with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Stir in flour and cinnamon. Separate dough into 3 portions and spead thinly over 3 small baking sheets (or 2 larger ones).
Beat egg white and water in a small bowl until frothy. Spread over dough. Arrange the almonds in a mosaic pattern on top.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and slice into diamond shapes while hot.

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I am also delighted that I have won a book from Mary Timme's Christmas book giveaway. The book is Debbie Macomber's "Where Angels Go". Thank-you, Mary!!!