Christmas M and M Cookies

Growing up, my Aunt Cheryl always brought M and M cookies to our family Christmas gathering.  I found this recipe on Pinterest and have to give credit to Cooking Classy.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp cornstarch

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 sticks, salted butter

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

2 tsp vanilla

11 oz bag red and green M and M's

Directions:

1.  Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2.  In a separate bowl, mix both sugars and butter with a blender for 3-4 minutes.

3.  Mix in egg and egg yolk.  Stir in vanilla.

4.  Mix in dry mixture slowly.

5.  Mix in M and M's just until combined.

6. Transfer 2 Tbsp scoops of dough to parchment lined baking sheet.  I use a melon baller for this.

7.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

I use a melon baller for this.

You can refrigerate dough for 3-5 days.

Ritzy Chicken

This recipe comes from my father's mother, Grandmother Pat.  She is 84 now and I recently asked her for some recipes I remember her making when I was a kid.  She said she threw them all away! :(  I'm so glad my mom had this one written down.  I've been making it since I got married 12 years ago and my family loves it!  It's similar to Poppy Seed Chicken, but better.

Ingredients:

4-5 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

8 oz sour cream

1 small can water chestnuts, chopped into small pieces

1 stack Ritz crackers

1/4 cup butter

Directions:

1.  Mix soups, water chestnuts, sour cream, and chicken together and place in 9x13 casserole dish.

2.  Spread crushed Ritz over top, and pour melted butter over dish.

3.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly.