How Do You Spell Christmas?

(Recipe: Cookies and Peppermint Ice Cream Cake)

C …..is for the Christ Child, born on Christmas Day
H …..for heralded angels, who sang Hallelujah!
R …..for my Redeemer, my sacrifice for sin,
I …..His name Immanuel, the name his Father gave him.
S …..for Shepherds lowly, who worshipped at his feet,
T …..for Three Wise Men, traveling far the Babe to meet.
M …..is for the manger, which beheld this Heavenly King,
A …..is why he came; to give his life for All men,
S …..his birth and death mean Salvation, my sins forgiven.
(m.k.m.)

This is how you spell CHRISTMAS. A gift (Jesus) given so long ago. He left his home in heaven to come live among us, dwell with us, teach us, love us, play with us, laugh with us, eat with us, and ultimately die for us. As I receive this Gift, I receive forgiveness from my sin, acceptance as God’s child, the promise of eternal life, and a life filled with hope, joy and peace.

Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. God gave. Now he is asking you to receive. Reach out and take this wonderful Gift that he has for you and experience the best gift you will ever receive this Christmas……the assurance of sins forgiven and the promise of eternal life – all made possible because of Jesus.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you. Love to each of you.

Cookies and Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

30 cream-filled chocolate Oreo cookies
1 cup butter
1-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
9 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
½ gallon peppermint ice cream (or flavor of your choice)
Take several cookies and pulverize them in a blender until fine. Pulverize the last 5, then set these crumbled cookies aside. Place the first 25 pulverized cookies into a bowl. Soften ½ cup butter. Mix well into the crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 12 pan.

Melt remaining butter in saucepan over low heat, and stir in the confectioner’s sugar, cocoa, and vegetable oil. Stir to a smooth consistency. Pour in the beaten eggs, and whisk constantly until the mixture is hot (do NOT boil) and thickened to a fudgy consistency (about 5 minutes). Pour the thickened fudge over the crushed cookie crust, smooth into a layer, and freeze cake at least 30 minutes.

Set the ice cream out to soften for about 10 minutes. Cut the softened ice cream into slices, and place the ice cream slices over the fudge filling. Smooth the ice cream into an even layer, and sprinkle reserved crushed cookies on top for garnish. Freeze the dessert for 1-2 hours before serving. Can serve with a dab of whipped cream and cherry on top.