Cookie Cutter Cakes
This recipe can get a little fussy, but that's what it's all about in Christmas baking, right? 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. oleo/butter 1/4 c. shortening 1/2 c. milk 3 eggs 1 1/2 c. flour Flavorings (see below) Combine the first six ingredients and blend for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add flavorings you want from this list or make up your own. I like to divide up the batter and make three or four differently flavored cakes, which takes smaller pans. If you make it all the same flavor, use a 9x13 pan. For egg nog: 1 tsp. nutmeg, 2 tsp. rum extract, 1/2 c. chopped nuts For cherry: 1 tsp. almond extract, 8 oz. jar of chopped maraschino cherries For lemon: 2 tsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. grated lemon peel For orange: 2 tsp. orange juice, 2 tsp grated orange peel For nut: 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. almond extract, 1/2 c. chopped nuts For coconut: 1/2 tsp. coconut extract, 1/4 tsp. almond extract, 1/3 c. flaked coconut Bake 25-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool, cut int