CATHERINS CHRISTMAS RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set aside.
• Combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate 3-4 hours until firm.
• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.
• Roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture again while warm, if desired.

Steps:

• Make sure cream cheese and cheddar cheese is at room temperature. Place cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning into a large bowl. Using stand mixer or electric hand mixer combine ingredients.
• Divide cheese mixture into a small cheese ball for the snowman head and a larger cheese ball for the body. Wrap each cheese ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Before serving, press shredded white cheese into the cheese balls. Place the large cheese ball into center of serving plate. Place smaller cheese ball onto the large cheese ball. Use 4 peppercorns to make buttons on the large cheese ball. Also use the peppercorns for the eyes and mouth on the smaller cheese ball. Cut a small carrot into a nose shape and press into the cheese ball to make the nose. Serve with crackers.