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Adventures in Cookie-land

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 Soooo...making cut-out cookies is an adventure at our house that I don't attempt without help (ie. Mother-in-law)!  Thank Goodness for Grandmas!  The kids enjoyed themselves, but mommy had to take DEEP BREATHS every once in a while.        Sorry I don't have pictures of the finished cookies, but they were very cute and very colorful!  Some had so many sprinkles you couldn't see the frosting!   Today I decided to make a Peppermint/White Chocolate Cookie that I was inspired to make after seeing a similar one on Pinterest.  I used my own recipe though (see end of post).  They turned out so pretty and YUMMY!  I love mint and white chocolate!  Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies 5 and 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 2 tsp. baking soda  (SIFT or stir together above ingredients) 2 cups shortening 4 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups white sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp water white chocolate chips Andes...