We opened our presents early this year so Fen could have his Christmas at home before taking off for Utah to spend time with his Dad's side of the family.
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Holiday Baking
If you haven't heard already, we have been snowed in for over 10 days now. Our house got nearly a foot. Yes some of you think we are crazy but a foot really can shut this city down. There are hills everywhere and little infrastructure to plow or manage the roads. So, in the meantime, I have been spending my time rearranging furniture, doing laundry, cuddling with the kitties and catching up on holiday baking.
Christmas cookies were an institution in my house growing up. I remember spending days with my mom, sisters and grandmother baking cookies using our families recipes. Today I made my favorite. I like to think of these as a more sophisticated holiday treat. They are delicate, chocolaty and delicious. My family called them Beacon Hill Cookies. I am not sure if that refers to Boston or Seattle's Beacon Hill but since I grew up here I like to think it is a local reference. So to celebrate the season of giving, this is from my family to yours. Enjoy!
Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in a double boiler
Beat 2 egg whites and a dash of salt until foamy
Add gradually a ½ cup sugar until stiff peaks form
Beat in ½ teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon vinegar
Fold in chocolate and ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet
Bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes
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