The Statler Brothers – “Carols Those Kids Used To Sing”<\/a><\/p>\n2. Eskimo Cookies<\/strong>
\nUn-p.c. name aside, these are great cookies to make with small people and great cookies to have on-hand for Advent-related stress-outs. (C’mon. I can’t be the only one suffering from them, can I?) Your hands will get dirty, but otherwise, they are a one-bowl, non-bake cookie that can be snacked on as you make the rest. I’d suggest doubling the recipe if you’re going to go that route:<\/p>\nIn a bowl, combine:<\/p>\n
1.5 sticks (12 Tbs) of softened butter (malleable but not drippy)
\n3\/4 c sugar
\n1\/2 tsp vanilla
\n3 Tbs cocoa powder
\n2 cups oats (I’d try to avoid instant, because I think they might dissolve in the butter, but any other kind is probably fine, and, really, you could try instant if that’s all you have)<\/p>\nTake a spoonful of the dough and roll it in your hands to make a roughly spherical shape. <\/p>\n
Roll the cookie in powdered sugar.<\/p>\n
Voila! Eat or put aside for later.<\/p>\n
Repeat.<\/ul>\n
3. A new favorite<\/strong>
\nEmmy the Great and Tim Wheeler’s Christmas album, This Is Christmas<\/em>, has been playing non-stop on my various computers and listening devices since Thanksgiving. I share with you their official video from the cd, but suggest you visit their advent calendar<\/a> to see the acoustic version, which I might like even better.<\/p>\n