Happy Holidays from the EQA podcast team! Today has Ute, Krystal and Heather sharing some of their Christmas memories, treats they like to have and what they are hoping santa will bring them this year. We hope you enjoy hearing about what ornaments they like, where they like to collect them from and where they have spent Christmas in the past. We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year and can’t wait to share more Equestrian Adventures with you in the new year!
Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas!
Here are a few christmas treats that I hope everyone including your ponies enjoy.
The Ultimate Horse Cookie
Horse Treats
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot
- 1 apple
- 1 cup molasses or honey
- 2 ½ cups of oats
- 2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grate the carrot and apple.
- Mix together all of the ingredients.
- Place large spoonfuls on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for a few hours in the refrigerator.
- Temperature 325°
- Bake Time 30-40 minutes
Sugar Cookies for Humans
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar 3 to 5 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Food colors, if desired Colored sugar or candy sprinkles, if desired
Steps
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- 1 In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, the softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Divide dough in half; shape dough into 2 disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- 2 Heat oven to 375°F.
- 3 Roll each disk on lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters into desired shapes. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts at least 2 inches apart.
- 4 Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely.
- 5 In medium bowl, beat 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too stiff to spread, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Tint with food color. Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Decorate as desired with colored sugar or candy sprinkles. Let stand about 4 hours or until frosting is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.
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Ute (India) Krystal (USA) Heather (Canada)
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Highlights
- Christmas ornament shopping around the world
- Christmas Lights
- Kneeling in church
- gifts from Santa
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
Special Announcement
Today’s episode is sponsored by Stone Horse Expeditions in Mongolia
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