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The history of baking cookies around Christmas originated around 1,000 years ago in Medieval Europe. In those times sugar was a precious commodity, and people used honey or molasses instead. When Christmastime rolled around, people based their cookies around other ingredients like spices to make rich and delicious cookies. To this day, spicy cookies are symbolic of Christmas.
Gingerbread was the first cookie to be generally recognized as a Christmas cookie. In Sweden, the preferred cookie was Papparkakor, a spicy ginger and pepper treat. In Norway the Christmas cookie was Krumkake, thin lemon and cardamon wafers.
Today there are many different cookies synonymous with Christmas. There are Christmas tree shaped Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Men, Anise Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cakes, and Triple Chocolate Pecan Drop Cookies to name just a few of the many cookies that people enjoy during the holiday season.
Holiday time is cookie baking time, but so many folks are rushing around and don't have time to bake. These delicious no - bake cookies are super simple to make and were a big hit at the family 4-H pot luck dinner. Requests for this "Cookies and Cream" recipe have been coming in ever since we've made them so I thought I'd share the recipe with you. They are quick and easy to make for cookie exchanges or a last minute sweet treat for the office party. Don't be put off by their appearance; once cut they make a much better presentation. They taste divine and are so simple to make, you'll want to have the kids and grandkids join in the fun.
What you will need:
1 bag of Oreo cookies
8 cubes of white chocolate bark
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1. Crush the Oreos in a food processor. If you don't have a food processor, whip out a rubber mallet. Put the Oreos in a plastic bag and start pounding away. This can be a great way to relieve some holiday stress.
Oreos
2. Heat the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
Sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate bark
3. When chocolate is melted, stir the crushed Oreos into the mixture. Blend well. Turn the mixture onto a flat surface covered with waxed paper. Let set and when firm, cut into squares.
Cookies and Cream
I hope you all enjoy this wonderful season. I would love to have you share your cookie recipes with me. Please email me with your favorites and I'll share a few here on the blog.
