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Purpose “Christmas is a very lonely time to be in jail. Over 2,000 men, women and children are incarcerated in Hamilton County alone. We want to offer these men and women an expression that they are not forgotten, nor are they separated from the love of God. With over 2,000 inmates (plus Corrections Officers), we need a minimum of 750 dozen cookies.” - Rev. Jack Marsh, Associate Director of Justice Chaplaincy Background The Holiday Cookie Project is a way that we can join with other local faith communities in providing a small, comforting service to people in jail. It is a way for individuals and families to put into action our first and second principles: belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Our participation in the interfaith project began in 2005.For a few weeks in December, we collect donations of cookies at church. Then we deliver them to Rev. Jack for distribution. Current Activity This project is conducted annually in December and is a lovely family involvement social justice project. The following recipe is used. Contact Call Katie Campbell at 793-3253 katiecampbell@juno.com
Butter Cookies
Preheat oven to 400F. Cream butter, sugar and egg until fluffy. Add extract. Sift flour and baking powder together and stir into creamed mixture. Fill pastry or cookie press or drop from spoon using another spoon as a spatula onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned at edges. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on racks. Drop cookies should be no bigger than the size of a quarter, as they will spread. YIELD: about 5 dozen cookies.
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