This is a quick little post for my niece!!

These cookies have been a long-standing staple in the Christmas offerings, at our house. They are simple, not too sweet, & can be a bit festive too!

And like so many recipes, they are not without their own story. This recipe was handed down to me by Flo. When I was newly married in Regina & prepping for my first Christmas, away from home, she (& her recipes) lightened the way. She was like the “Mom” around the corner, & in those days, she saved me a “lot” of long-distance charges! In the same way that I think of my own mother repeatedly, at Christmas, I remember Flo. The tattered recipes & simple ingredients that take us back to tender places of the heart…

Maybe this simple cookie dough will become a memory for you, now, Carmellie!! Enjoy!!

Flo's Brown Sugar Cookies

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Notes

Preheat oven to 350

Ingredients:

1 C brown sugar

1 C butter

2 1/2 C white flour

1 egg

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

2 tsp vanilla

Method:

Cream together sugar & butter until light in color. Add in egg & vanilla & combine. Sift together dry ingredients & mix in until smooth. Roll into small balls. Place on a cookie sheet & 'do not' press down. You can put a coloured Smartie, in the center, or add pretzel pieces & chocolate chips to make the funny little reindeer, as pictured. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 - 12 mins. Don't be tempted to overbake!

even if cookies look quite pale. You will be happier with the overall outcome 🙂

*This recipe is pretty forgiving & you can add a wee bit more flour, at end of mixing, if you think the cookies are not going to form into balls*

Bake, eat, enjoy!!