Apple Cranberry Bread

I think this is a GREAT bread recipe....and healthy, too! I always stock up on cranberries this time of year and freeze them, for recipes like this one! The apples keep it moist, nuts add texture, and the cranberries give it the perfect punch!
~Kari

2 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 T. oil
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2. tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chopped, peeled tart apples
1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, soda, and salt; add egg to mixture just until combined. (thick batter). Stir in apples, cranberries, walnuts. Transfer to a 8x4x2 in. loaf pan, greased. Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. YIELD: 1 loaf

Breakfast Casserole

My mom has fixed this easy and delicious egg casserole for Christmas morning breakfast ever since I an remember! You make it the night before and then you can just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning, whenever you are ready.
~ Kari

2 cups milk
6 eggs
1/2 - 1 cup cheddar, shredded cheese
1 lb. sausage
6-8 bread slices (white bread)
Parmesan cheese

1. Brown sausage; drain well.
2. Combine sausage and cheese in bowl
3. Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl
4. Grease 9x 13 baking dish and line bottom of dish with bread cubes
5. Pour sausage and cheese over bread
6. Add milk and eggs
7. Spinkle on Parmesan cheese
8. Refrigerate over night
9. Bake next day at 350 for 45-50 minutes

YIELD: Serves 8 people

Traditional Sugar Cookies

Twenty years ago, I purchased a set of Nativity scene cookie cutters. every Christmas since then, I have backed these cookies with my kids, using those cutters. We always take a batch to each of our neighbors' houses with a gospel tract and a bow on top.

~Marilyn

3/4 c. shortening (part butter or margarine) softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. all -purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix thoroughly shortening, eggs, and flavoring. Blend in flour, salt, and baking powder. Cover; Chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very lightly brown YIELD: about 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.

Butterhorns

These are a Christmas morning tradition in our family!
~Marilyn

2 pkg. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
6 eggs, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. melted lard or oil
2 c.lukewarm milk
9 c. flour (approx.)

Soak yeast and sugar in a little warm water. Combine all ingredients, using enough flour to form a soft dough. Let stand until doubled. Take part of dough and roll into round like a pie crust, only about 1/3 inch thick. Cut in pie-like wedges and brush with melted butter. roll each wedge, starting with large end and pinching the point underneath. Bake 18 minutes at 350. Glaze while Still hot

GLAZE:
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. milk

Add milk or water, little by little, until the right consistency is reached.