Nut Horn Cookies – Recipe
This recipe is very special to me, because every time I make these Nut Horns, I think of the two ladies who shared it with me.

This recipe is very special to me, because every time I make these Nut Horns, I think of the two ladies who shared it with me.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all our family and friends who are celebrating Christmas Eve on January 6th, per Julian’s calendar.

Ukrainian Christmas Eve is a very solemn family time, and just as important of a holiday, as Christmas Day.
The day of Ukrainian Christmas Eve is a fasting day, thus no meat is consumed at all, and all the meals are small, and very simple.

During the summer months when fresh fruits and berries are in abundance I like to cook a fruity drink called Kompot.
At Christmas time I prepare a similar drink called Uzvar, which contains mostly dried fruits and berries, plus a few fresh apples.
Kompot and Uzvar may be sweetened with honey, however, I like to use a packet of Strawberry Jello powder for flavor, sweetness, and color.

Baking with ginger puts me in a Christmas festive mood as the sweet aroma of baked goods fills my kitchen, and extends throughout the rest of the house.
My grandson loves plain cookies, so these Crispy Ginger Cookies make him smile and feel special.