Carrying on a Family Tradition

“This is my family’s first Christmas without my grandma and it is not easy. Making some of her recipes is a way for me to honor her and bring back sweet memories. My grandma was a beautiful, loving woman who always pointed me to Jesus. Many of my favorite memories are with her. She was always in the kitchen cooking for her family. That is where my love for cooking and nourishing others began. Every Christmas, grandma would make these treats, along with several others. Once we moved back to KY, I helped her make the Surprise Cookies (AKA Chocolate Balls). She always liked help with the chocolate dipping portion because it took a little while. I hope making these treats will be a new tradition for your families and lead to lasting memories,”

- Angie Brown

Simple and sweet from Grandma’s kitchen to Angie’s. Passing down tradition is such a beautiful thing to embrace and participate in. Now you can share in the tradition too. Maybe this will become your tradition as well, or set a spark in your heart to start your own. Just think, one day your granddaughter may share in the tradition you once gave her.

Grandma’s Surprise Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

2 sticks of melted butter

1 cup shredded coconut

1 box confectioners sugar

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 teasponn vanilla

1 cup choppede nuts

1 package chocolate chips

Directions:

Roll mixture into small balls. Melt chocolate chips per package directions. Dip each ball in melted choclate. Place on tray in refridgerator until set.