With the New Year approaching, we have much to be thankful for — our families and friends who remind us of what is truly important, especially during this special season, and our employees, whose constant dedication to helping farmers feed and fuel our world is present in each day of work. We are also thankful for America’s farmers, who continue to work endlessly to help feed people across the globe and here at home. Happy holidays, from the Latham family to yours!
Below is a special holiday recipe that I make for my family each year. I hope your family enjoys it, too!
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
| 1 c. margarine1 c. sugar1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 ½ c. flour ¾ c. cocoa 1 tsp. soda ½ c. chopped pecans 48 Rolo candies 1 c. white chocolate wafers |
Directions
Cream margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla, beating well. Stir in dry ingredients. Chill dough in freezer for easier handling. Wrap dough around Rolo to form ball. Roll ball into mixture of chopped pecans and granulated sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet, and bake 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees. Don’t over-bake. Cool.
Melt white chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies. Makes about four dozen.
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