Welcome to the Virtual Cookie Exchange and blog hop hosted by Carol at Just Let Me Quilt. I am excited to share a favorite Christmas cookie recipe that I started making just last year. Part of this exchange is to share a family tradition and quilt too.
One family tradition that we enjoy almost every year is to visit a local house that goes way overboard with the decorations. They do it for the community and they collect donations for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Last year they collected over $18,000. Each year they raise little more than the previous year. Enjoy the photos and videos.
This first video is a new addition to the display.
Finally here is the bear Christmas Tree lot.
The quilt that I am sharing this year is one I made for my daughter several years ago. She is a big fan of "A Charlie Brown Christmas". I found a fabric panel online and made her a pretty lap quilt to keep her warm each winter. She asked me to add a sleeve to it and now she hangs it as a decoration sometimes.
Last year, for the first time, I made Oatmeal Gingersnaps. The recipe was in an old Country Woman Christmas book Volume 1. I loved them, though they were a little too sweet for the rest of the family. I plan on making them again this year as I liked them so much.
A lovely tradition for a worthy cause. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun display of Holiday magic near you! My girls would love it. The recipe sounds yummy too.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! That house is amazing! And I thought the house in Christmas vacation was heavily decorated... Thanks for sharing the quilt and the cookie recipe. I love gingersnaps and oatmeal--looks like a yummy combination to me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea that family had and wow to so many decorations! Thanks for sharing your photos. Meanwhile, that quilt you made is sweet and the cookie recipe is right up my alley. I've taken a photo so I'll remember it. Great post!
ReplyDeleteWow on that display! Are they life-sized? My favorites are the Mr and Mrs Claus one and the Igglouie Construction Co. Thank you for sharing your cookie recipe - that's the first time I've seen a gingersnap recipe with oatmeal - they look fantastic! I'm saving your recipe to make for our cookie trays. And how can they be "too sweet" for your family - there is no such thing as too sweet - LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love gingersnaps but have never added oatmeal in them - that sounds a little healthier LOL - might have to try that!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a Christmas display at that house! I bet it's fun to visit with all ages. Cute Christmas quilt and sounds perfect for your daughter, too. Thanks for sharing the recipe - those cookies sound yummy!
ReplyDeleteGingersnaps with oatmeal sounds delicious and perfect for a Christmas treat. Your Charlie Brown quilt is so sweet and being able to hang it each year is a wonderful tradition. Thank you so much for hopping along with us and sharing these treasures, Cathie!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine all that work going into that decorating (or all the taking down either!!) Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOatmeal ginger snaps…that sounds like a great combination. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite delicious!
DeleteWow the tour of the decorations you visited was fun. Oatmeal gingersnaps are really tasty and I love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great decorated home to be able to visit! I love it! Thanks so much for the cookie recipe, they look delicious!
ReplyDeletevirtual or real it all looks amazing and thank you for sharing!! I am hoping to bake something this year and maybe share with my new neighbors.
ReplyDeleteOh my, they do go all out for Christmas but it is wonderful to see. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love Charlie Brown too, what a cute quilt! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCharlie Brown has always been a favorite at our house. Rudolph also. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWhat a wonderful event to have shared with us. Love to hear these stories. Your cookies look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOatmeal and gingersnaps! Mmmm ...sounds like a wonderful combination. Thank you for sharing your recipe and your festive home in the hop ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI’m intrigued by oatmeal gingerbread
ReplyDeleteWhat a display. Too fun and definitely puts you in the Christmas spirit. Your Charlie Brown quilt is precious and those cookies - Yummmmmmy! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow that house pulled out all the stops in decorating. I've been watching Christmas Light Fight on TV and they are right up there with those homes. How awesome to make it a fundraiser as well. My hubby loves oatmeal cookies, so I think I need to try a batch of these. The combination sounds delightful! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies are like two of my favorites slammed together. I so enjoyed your story of the neighborhood house and the fundraising efforts. I know if would be so cool to see in person.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely cool to see in person. I hope you try those cookies.
DeleteHi CathieJ! What a fun house that really does pull out all of the stops for their Christmas decorating. I wonder how early they have to start? I think oatmeal gingersnaps sound delicious! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour. What is it about Christmas displays that make your heart happy? Especially the animatronics! Your cookies look yummy too.
ReplyDeleteI love all the Christmas displays, thanks so much for sharing them with us! The cookies look delicious! xx
ReplyDeleteYour display is lovely and thanks so much for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteCarry on having fun.
Wow! I love that light display, and it would be such fun to see it in person. Thank you for the recipe, and Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteThe light display is definitely something to see in person. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWhat pretty decorations and treats. Very Christmas and awesome.
ReplyDeleteYes, that house is quite awesome. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteBoy you weren't kidding when you said over the top decorations. Can't imagine the time to get it all out and packed up again. I do less each year outside; but about the same inside. Enjoy your cookie exchange. Really cute quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis year I am having trouble getting my indoor decorations out. So glad you liked seeing those decorations.
DeleteLots of holiday happiness here! and Oatmeal Gingersnaps...I'm all into that!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you enjoyed this post.
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