Eggnog Cookies

If you like Eggnog, you'll LOVE these cookies.

21/4 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground Nutmeg, plus extra for sprinkling

1 1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup salted butter, softened

1/2 cup eggnog

2 large egg yolks

Preheat an oven to 300. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer to form a grainy paste. Add eggnog, vanilla, and egg yolks. Beat at medium speed till smooth.

Add the flour mixture on low until just combined. DO NOT OVER MIX. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, 1 inch a part. Sprinkle lightly with a little nutmeg. Bake 23-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Immediately transfer to cooling rack.

Austrian Goulash Suppe

This is a recipe that has been passed down to me from my mother, who got it from her mother. I've modified it a bit since I couldn't remember the exact details.

Ingredients:

1 lb. stew meat (cut small bite size pieces)
1 large onion or 2 small chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons paprika
4 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
oil
salt and pepper to taste

In a large soup pot brown the onions and garlic in oil. I used olive oil. Add meat until brown. Cover with water and add paprika and bouillon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve over hot noodles, rice, or potatoes. Great for a rainy or snowy day.