Howling Moon Spiced Cherry Cider pairs great with holiday cookies. We found this recipe in Nana Scotty's recipe rolodex alongside a tin of tiny creative cookie cutters. We hope it inspires you take some time to enjoy the art of baking and decorating this holiday season.
Ingredients - makes 3 dozen small cookies
2 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup softened and cubed butter
Method
Cream the butter and sugar
Sift the flour into the creamed butter and sugar mixture
Work into a smooth dough
Roll on floured surface 1/2" thick
Cut with fancy shapes
Place on lightly greased or parchment lined sheet about 1" apart
Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes until golden brown
Transfer to wire rack to cool
Optional - before baking decorate with red and green cherries copped fine to look like holly
Optional - allow to cool and decorate with icing and sprinkles