Holy Holidays Batman!

Alright, I admit it, I’m a huge sucker for the holidays—and one holiday in particular: Christmas. I love the night lights, I like the cookies, on the disco ra-ah! Oh yeah! I’m allowed to be this corny for the next two weeks. I’m part elf—this is technically true—my great grandmother was one of the head bakers for Keebler back in the day, so I own my elfishness with great pride. (Shout out to Great Mum Lorelli wherever you are, hope you’re still bakin up a storm—even if you did always call me Rosemarie instead of my real name. Think the dead can access the internets?)

Truthfully, I’m this big a nerd all year long, but in the month of December, I make no attempt to hide or conceal my feelings of goodwill towards mankind (and womynkind for those of you out there willing to butcher the English language in the name of politics. I tip my hat to you in equal turn during this cold month of warm feelings.) I raise a glass of eggnog to all who cross my path, cheers!

Anywho, in the spirit of giving, in the spirit of Oprah and Santa and all things good in this world, I’m offering you some of my favorite things as an early holiday gift. I’m going to go eat some latkes, light the Kinara candles, and write my letter to Mr. Clause. Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza, and the Merriest of Christmases to you all!

This is a snippet from my favorite Christmas movie (and quite possibly my favorite movie of all time): A Muppet Christmas Carol. Only the Muppets could take the dark Dickensian world and turn it into the most hilarious musical of all time. This is the ghost of Christmas present meeting Scrooge for the first time.



My favorite Christmas song, mostly because it’s ridiculous:


Wouldn’t be Christmas without this musical number either (sing along if you know it):


My favorite cookie recipe (This should look familiar to everyone who had an adequate childhood. If you did not, please notify me, I’ll send my mother to your home at once.):


Ingredients:
0. 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
0. 1 teaspoon baking soda
0. 1 teaspoon salt
0. 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
0. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
0. 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
0. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0. 2 large eggs
0. 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
0. 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. 

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.



And here’s a naughty photo of the man with the bag:


Ho Ho Ho and a bottle of rum often leads to something embarrassing. Drink responsibly and keep your cameras at home.