April 1

 

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SUPER DUPER CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES
1 16-1/2-ounce package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup chocolate-flavor sprinkles
2 tablespoons milk
About 40 dark chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine cookie dough and cocoa powder. Seal bag; knead with your hands until dough is well mixed. Remove dough from bag.
2. Place chocolate sprinkles in a shallow dish or small bowl. Place milk in another shallow dish or small bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Dip balls in milk to moisten, then roll in chocolate sprinkles to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven about 8 minutes or until edges are firm. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Makes about 40 cookies.
To Store: To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

 

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What Child is this, who laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here,
The silent Word is pleading.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,
The Cross be borne, for me, for you:
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Come peasant, king to own Him.
The King of Kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Raise, raise, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

(  http://www.share-christmas.com/carols/whatchild.htm  )

 

 

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http://familycrafts.about.com/od/makingangels/ss/cpangel.htm

 

1 Flat Clothespin

Feathers

Craft Glue

Ribbon

2 Wooden Hearts

Acrylic Paint

Paint Brush

Glitter

Embroidery Floss

Metallic Chenille Stem

 

Trim down a feather and glue it over the split end of the clothespin.

 

The feathers will act as the angel's skirt.

 

Make the angel's shirt by simply wrapping a piece of ribbon around the clothespin above the feather. Use the ribbon to hide the end of the feather. You can also use a contrasting piece of ribbon to look like a belt or sash.

 

Use some paint and a fine paint brush to make the angel's face. You can also use a marker if you like, but you might want to test it first to make sure the ink won't bleed.

 

You can add hair to your angel by cutting lengths of embroidery floss or yarn. Glue it in place on top of the head.

 

Paint the two wooden hearts white. While the paint is wet, sprinkle them with glitter. Let the wings dry. You can also add the glitter by spreading glue onto the dried, painted wings and then sprinkling the glitter on.

 

Cut a piece off the chenille stem that is about 3-inches long. Form one end into a circle shape. The straight end can be glued to the back of the angel to secure. This should look like a halo sitting just above the angel's head.

 

Cut a piece of ribbon about 12-inches long. Fold it in half and glue both ends onto the back of the angel. You can use this loop as a hanger for your angel.

Finally, add the wings to the back of the angel by gluing the two hearts together and then glue them to the back of the angel (refer to the photo). The wings will hide the ends of the ribbon, etc.

Let the glue on the angel dry, hang it up, and enjoy!

 

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Billie C.