The Jesus is the Reason for the Season collection of gifts feature the story of the candy cane and how this popular Christmas treat symbolizes Jesus!

• Cookie cutter in shape of letter "J"
• Includes small recipe card for cookie baking fun!
• Front reads: Jesus is the Reason for the Season
• Back reads: The Meaning of the Candy Cane
  Many years ago, a candy maker wanted to make a candy that symbolized the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus! The hard candy was shaped like a "J" to represent Jesus' name. The color white stands for the pureness of Jesus. The color red represents the blood Jesus shed for us.
• Sugar Cookie Recipe
  Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tspn. baking soda, and 1/2 tspn. baking powder. Set aside.
  Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter (softened) and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 egg and 1 tspn. vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  Step 3: Divide the dough into 3 sections and on a floured working surface roll the dough to 1/3 inch thick. using a cookie cutter, cut out shaped of the dough and place the cookies on a prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
  Step 4: Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet 2 minute before removing to cool on wire racks.