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Austin Burger Places

Holiday

Though many in Austin consider themselves to be health conscious, there are still moments in each of their lives when a good hamburger sounds delicious. Austin is home to many burger joints, and some have been around for over half a century.

Linzer Cookies

Holiday

1/2 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (e.g., Pillsbury)
3/4 cup ground almonds (divided)
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Jelly Xmas Eyes

Holiday

1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds or walnuts
raspberry or strawberry jelly
sugar

Cream margarine and sugar in mixing bowl. Add egg, lemon juice and lemon rind. Mix until smooth. Add flour and nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap and flatten. Refrigerate dough 30 minutes.

Holiday Chocolate Butter Cookies

Holiday

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa

Heat oven to 375. In large bowl combine all ingredients except

Brain Hemmorage - Serve On Halloween

Drink | Holiday

1 ounce Peach Schnapps
1 teaspoon Bailey's Irish Cream®
1/2 teaspoon Grenadine

This is a great drink to serve on Halloween. First,
pour the peach schnapps. Then, slowly pour the
Irish Creme. Do not mix! The Creme will clump
together and settle at the bottom of the schnapps.
It will have the appearance of an internal organ!!
Pour the grenadine over the Creme for a completely
disgusting looking, yet thoroughly tasty party
drink!

Flesh Colored Jello - Halloween

Holiday

3 large boxes (6 oz) peach or watermellon flavored gelatin
1 can (12 oz) lite evaporated skimmed milk
Use 99.5% fat free - no other milk will work

Green food coloring
3 1/2 cups water (2 1/2 cups boiled, 1 cup cold)

Spray or coat your mold so the gelatin doesn't stick. Put flavored
gelatin in a large bowl and add 2 1/2 cups boiling water, stir
until completely dissolved (about 3 minutes). Stir in cold water,
then stir in skimmed milk for 2 minutes. Add a few drops of green
food coloring to darken. Pour gelatin mixture into your mold,
refrigerate overnight and enjoy!!

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