Christmas Log Cookies

Christmas Log Cookies

1 cup butter
5 tbsp. sugar
Dash of salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Mix first 6 ingredients. Roll into 2 inch length logs.
Bale at 300º for 15 minutes. Cool. Roll logs in a
sugar and cinnamon mixture. Makes 45 cookies

Recipes from Ms Whit: Microwave Peanut Brittle

Recipes from Ms Whit: Microwave Peanut Brittle
1 1/2 cup raw shelled peanuts (skins off)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/9 tsp salt
1 tsp butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

In a 1 1/2 quart casserole stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and
salt. Cook for 8 minutes on High in microwave oven, stirring well
after 4 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave for 2 minutes
longer on High. Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy.
Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet. Spread out very
thin. When cool break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.
Makes 1 pound.