Wednesday, November 12, 2014

12 Days of Baking–Countdown to Christmas 2014

 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes about 60

1 cup oil
3 cups sugar
2 eggs -- beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 29-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 350 F.

Beat oil and sugar in mixing bowl.

Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.

Add to sugar mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition.

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on wire rack.

Decorate them with sprinkles and the kids will love them.

Now, here are some things you will love:

hollyknittercreations

Happy Holidays Hanging Santa Dish Towel With Hand Knit Topper and Ties

Happy Holiday Hanging Santa Towel With Hand Knit Topper and Ties

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Race Car Thank You Note Cards

Race Car Thank You Note Cards

SewAmazin

Little Kitty Cats Phone Wallet, Cell Phone Case, Wristlet

Little Kitty Cats Phone Wallet, Cell Phone Case, Wristlet

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Beaded Bookmark Mermaid Silver Live Charm Blue Lampwork Bead

Handmade Silver Beaded Bookmark Mermaid Live Charm Blue Lampwork Bead

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Hand Sewn Blue Iphone 4G/S case Swarovski crystal White snowflake

Hand Sewn Blue Iphone 4G/S case Swarovski crystal White snowflake

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Blues Fabric Drawstring Pouch Bag with Handmade Filet Crochet Lace Top

Blues Fabric Drawstring Pouch Bag with Handmade Filet Crochet Lace Top

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Blue and Yellow Flower Bracelet Red Beads Iridescent Handmade

Blue and Yellow Flower Bracelet Red Beads Iridescent Handmade

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Fused Glass Donut Necklace, Turquoise Blue and Black Marbled

Fused Glass Donut Necklace, Turquoise Blue and Black Marbled

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Swarovski Blue Zircon Antique Copper Sunburst Chandelier Earrings

Swarovski Blue Zircon Antique Copper Sunburst Chandelier Earrings

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Knitted Lavender or Light Purple Slippers

Knitted Lavender or Light Purple Slippers

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7 pcs BeachCombed Beach Glass from the shores of Dana Point California

KevsKrafts

Snowman Bell Shaped Christmas Ornament Handmade From Oak Wood

Snowman Bell Shaped Christmas Ornament Handmade From Oak Wood

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Blue and White Glass Golf Charm Bracelet

Blue and White Glass Golf Charm Bracelet

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RESERVED FOR MICHELINE Handmade Lampwork Blueberry Beads Blueberries

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Blue Malaysia Jade Earrings in Copper

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Aspen and Pine Trees, Paonia, Colorado, Art Photograph

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Blue Lily Polymer Clay Cane Work Three Quarter Inch Two hole Buttons

Blue Lily Polymer Clay Cane Work Three Quarter Inch Two hole Buttons

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Natural Howlite Sodalite Nugget Southwest Beaded Bracelet 7.5" to 8"

Natural Howlite Sodalite Nugget Southwest Beaded Bracelet 7.5" to 8"

There are many other gift ideas in our Countdown to Christmas series, so check out these other goodies:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

More recipes and goodies:
Fruitcake cookies
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Coconut Cookies
Apple Cider Caramel Cookies
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Snowflake Cookies
Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies
Pecan Tarts
Enjoy,

Julie and Blu

18 comments:

  1. Beautiful Blue Collection. Thanks for Including My Glass Golf Bracelet! Off to Share.

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  2. There are so many beautiful shades of blue. I like everything I see here (including that cookie recipe!) Thanks so much for including my sodalite earrings! Sharing....

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  3. Wow, look at all of those beautiful blues. This collection is so pretty, thank you so much for including my hand beaded Iphone case.

    Kathy :)

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  4. Yummy sounding recipe! Need to get baking here pretty quick to try out some of these recipes! Thank you, Julie, for the recipe and for adding my "Bark" earrings to the other fabulous items. Will share with the world now.

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  5. How can you go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate? Looks scrumptious - a perfect seasonal recipe. Thanks, Julie and Blu, for another week of goodies (for the eyes and tummy), and for including my 'aspens and pine trees' photo. These beautiful blues are going to be shared now :)

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  6. Beautiful selections! Thank you Julie and Blu for another great recipe and for including my knitted slippers. Shared.

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  7. So much gorgeous blue! This could be the Countdown to Hanukkah as well. Lovely choices, Julie! Thank you for including my beaded bookmark. Oh, and that cookie recipe looks delicious! Sharing!

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  8. Thank you for adding my sodalite bracelet to your post, Sharing!

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  9. Another yummy recipe...I am going to add pounds this holiday as I want to try all of them. Thank you Julie and Blu for the promotions and delicious recipes. Sharing!

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  10. Great recipe! Thank you for including my race car thank you cards. Off to share.

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  11. YUM - Those cookies look delish! Thank you for including my donut necklace with all these other lovely gift ideas :)

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  12. Another fantastic blog post! The cookies sound so yummy, and the gift idea selections are wonderful. :) Thank you, Julie and beautiful Blu, for including my earrings! Will be sharing! :)

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  13. Great sounding recipe! Thank you Julie and Blue for sharing this delicious recipe and selecting such beautiful handmade gift ideas to promote.

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  14. Gorgeous, gorgeous!! And the collies look good ,too! Thanks for adding my blue flower buttons. I had such fun making them. Off to share.

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  15. The pumpkins and chocolate sound wonderful. And the gorgeous blue jewelry is wonderful. Pinned and tweeted them all.

    Have some on my blog too at http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/2014/11/coundown-to-christmas-holiday-shopping.html

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  16. These blue gifts are just some of the best examples of handmade work one can find. Thank you for the blog, recipe and feature of my pendant! Maybe we'd better shine up out Santa Stockings!

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  17. Great gifts in blue! Thanks for including me. Tweeted all items :)

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  18. Love all the blue gift ideas! And thanks for another yummy cookie recipe. All pinned :-)

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