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Christmas Gift Giving

AFTON'S SUGAR COOKIES CREAM TOGETHER: 1 c. margarine 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Add one at a time: 2 eggs Add alternately with dry ingredients: 1 c. sour cream Dry ingredients: 5 c. flour 2 t. baking powder 1 t. soda 1/2 t salt Chill overnight, roll out. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 deg. for 10 to 12 min. (don't over bake) PEANUT BRITTLE Butter large cookie sheet or spray with Pam. Arrange wax paper under cookie sheet for stretching brittle later. Measure peanuts; have butter, soda and vanilla measured and ready to add. 1 c. water 2 c. sugar 1 c. white Karo Syrup 2 c. raw spanish peanuts 2 t. soda 1 t. vanilla 1/4 c. butter In heavy saucepan, combine first 3 ingredients. Cook to soft crack or 250 deg.; add 2 c. peanuts, cook to 300 deg., stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat, immediately add 2 t. soda; 1 t. vanilla and 1/4 c. butter. Beat with wooden spoon un til mixture foams up and mixed well. Pour onto prepared cookie sheet. (Optional - You may stret...