The IFP Holiday Song Book · Georgetown · November 2010 Page 21 Easy Cookie Dough This basic cookie dough recipe can be used for yummy decorated Christmas cookies and is so easy to make. After the dough is mixed and chilled, use your imagination and decorate your cookies with M&Ms, candy, cake decorating gel and frosting. Make Santas, snowmen, wreaths and Christmas tree cookies! Recipe Ingredients: 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar - lightly packed 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Put the butter, both sugars, salt and the baking soda in a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer for about 3 minutes. Blend in the eggs and vanilla extract. Reduce the mixer speed and add the flour gradually. This cookie dough is best used when chilled, so try to mix it up ahead of time to allow for a couple hours in the refrigerator. Roll out the dough and use your favorite cookie cutters. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes on an un-greased cookie sheet. Happy Holidays 164 Guelph St., Georgetown Across from CTK High School Call Ron 416-895-9255 (cell) Brunch with Santa Sunday, December 12 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends to meet Santa! Feast on a festive holiday buffet featuring carved turkey, ham and roast beef accompanied by all the traditional favourites. Children will enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating and an arts and crafts station. Adults $34.95, Children $14.95, Children five and under eat free. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! For reservations contact Kathleen Paterson 905-877-8468 x 2223 email kpaterson@clublink.ca. R.R.#4, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S7 Ask about our Rural Whole Home Special