Day 11

I'm posting this today because we'll be gone most of tomorrow, so here you go...
On the eleventh day of Christmas my gift to you from me are some more cookie recipies.  (Just what everybody needs right?)

Toffee Diamonds

1 c butter
1 c brown sugar
Beat until fluffy.  Add in
1 t vanilla
1 egg yolk
Mix again and then stir in
2 c flour
Mix.  Add in
1 c mini choco chips

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Press dough into pan.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.  While still warm, cut into 2" diamonds.  Make frosting.

Melt in a sauce pan
1/4 c chocolate chips
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 t vanilla
1/8 t salt
Add in milk 1 t as a time until mixture is a thick, spreading consistency. 

Dot each diamond with a drop of frosting and top with a walnut. 

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Preheat oven to 350.

Mix until light and fluffy
1 c butter
2/3 c sugar
Add in
2 egg yolks
1 lemon zest
1 T lemon juice
1 t vanilla extract
Mix in
1 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
and finally add
2 1/4 c flour

Scoop out balls of dough.  Use your thumb, or dip 1/2 t measuring spoon in powdered sugar and press into cookie dough.

 Mix together 1/2 c jam, any flavor, and 1 t lemon juice.  Fill cookies with 1/2 t jam.  Bake for 20-ish minutes until golden brown.