Monday, December 10, 2012

Christmas Tree Spritz


 
How about some tea and cookies by the fire?  The wooden Santa was made by our second youngest son when he was in 10th grade.  It's made from a fence post and then he painted it.  I made the hat and made a beard and hair for Santa out of a mop.   

Our youngest son gave me this tea set when he was a little tyke.  He bought it at Wal Mart and I think it's the cutest set for Christmas time. 
 
Our daughter bought this adorable baking Santa.  Isn't he cute with his chef's hat and apron?  I love the basket of french bread and the cherry torte.  She also bought the mini utensils for my tiny tree. 
 
I love making spritz cookies.  You can find my favorite recipe here.  This cookie has so much flavor with the orange zest and the cinnamon. This time I added a glaze.
 
Powdered Sugar Glaze:
 
2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 T. water
 
Mix ingredients together and dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze orjust spread it on.   Add sprinkles immediately before the glaze hardens.
 
I am sharing this with:
 
 



28 comments:

  1. Your cute baking gifts are so perfect for you, Kitty! How ADORABLE!!!

    I love your whimsical and perfect Christmas teapot and sugar/creamer - how decorative and fun for this time of year.

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  2. Hi Kitty,
    Your cookies sound delightful. I have never made spritz cookies myself. The tea set is simply adorable and such a sweet keepsake from your son. The post Santa is cute too and so is the baker. What a whimsical tea you have shared with us today. I have so enjoyed it! Thank you for coming to my special Christmas tea and also for your prayers for my son. Have a beautiful day, my friend.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. Kitty, Your teaset is delightful! So cute! I love the Santa your son made for you. Precious memories.
    Christmas blessings, Beth

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  4. I tried to make spritz cookies this weekend and it was a HUGE FLOP! HA! They were all sticky and did not come out right at all but tasted good - too funny. These are super cute. Love them Kitty. I have been having issues commenting on blogs lately w/ my laptop - I have some sort of virus - I just wanted you to know!! I can comment at work when I get a chance (shhhhhhhhhhhhh) Hopefully they can fix it for me. HUGS and Merry Christmas

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  5. Hi Kitty,
    you are always cooking and baking, so a Baking Santa is just the right choice for you! He looks so nice with his apron and he already have a cake and some bread ready. Your kids are so creative. I love the Santa from a mop and the little Christmas Set is really adorable. And your little Spritz trees are perfect to that. Thank you for sharing your good ideas. Have a blessed Christmas time.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  6. Hello Kitty
    I just love the baking santa - I want to reach through the screen and feel that fluffy beard! The fence post santa is unique and of course the tea set is cute - such thoughtful children you have.
    I haven't made spritz cookies for some time and I will check out your recipe - thanks for sharing it.
    Judith

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  7. That's a cute vignette Kitty, full of wonderful memories I'm sure! I've never met a Spritz I didn't love:@)

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  8. How cute!! Wish I lived closer ~ :) The cookies must be delish!

    xo
    Pat

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  9. very pretty! THe cookies look great, as does the teaset.

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  10. I've been making Spritz since I was small. I still use the hand twist cookie press. I can't wait to try your recipe.

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  11. Hi Kitty,
    What a sweet Christmas post! I love your teaset and the two santa's from your kids. Perfect for your kitchen! I make spritz cookies every year but I'm going to check out your recipe with the orange zest and cinnamon, sounds wonderful! Thanks!
    Nancy

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  12. What a cute Christmas tree tea set, Kitty. Love your santas also...Christine

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  13. I love the teapot set! It is so cute. Merry Christmas!

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  14. WOW! Your kids knew what you liked even when they were young huh? I'm impressed! Lovely decorations...and the cookies look fabulous. Sure would love to come sit and enjoy your 'winter wonderland' and share some cookies & tea. =) Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Your kids sure do know you don't they Kitty..I would love those little utensil ornaments for my kitchen tree!!

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  16. I am thinking about doing a spritz platter this year, and I will be adding these. I love all of the gifts from your kids ;o) Treasures!

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  17. Hi Kitty!
    I would love tea and cookies by the fire. Thank you. Your cookies look wonderful and I love that teapot.
    ~Clara

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  18. Hi Kitty,
    What a beautiful tea time in front of your fireplace! I love your baker's Santa...adorable. Your wooden Santa is so charming and whimsical! Love your Christmas tree tea set! Those cookies look scrumptous...nom nomm!! Thanks for sharing.
    Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  19. Hi Kitty,
    I'm back to let you know that your Hillbilly Spaghetti pie is being featured at my HOME party tomorrow. Enjoy your evening.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  20. The orange zest must transform this cookie. They are the cutest trees. Thanks for sharing these in the Recipe Box.

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  21. What lovely decorations you have, I love that the santas! And of course your cookies look fabulous!

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  22. Kitty, such cute decorations. I will take some of those cookies about now. Love the addition of orange and cinnamon.

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  23. I just love the tea set, and hand made wooden Santa is just amazing. I love to sit down with cookies by the fire. It makes me feel Christmasy inside and out.

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  24. What a cute tea set. I would love getting this out every year and setting it up! Darling!Your cookies look very professional and I am sure taste delicious!

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  25. These are the prettiest cookies, I love the color. I am your newest follower. I would love for you to visit me at memoriesbythemile.com
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

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  26. Love that adorable tea set...and the twin brother of your Chef Santa lives at my house. :))
    Those cookies look sooo good...I love any cookie with a glaze. :)

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  27. If it were possible, I would dearly love a cup of coffee with you. You have some great family treasures.

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  28. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back real soon!
    Miz Helen

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