What kind of cookies should I bring to a funeral?

Question

I've been asked to bring cookies for a funeral luncheon. I didn't know the deceased well, but he was a fairly young man (50s). Christmas cookies seem a bit too festive. Ideas? Recipes?

Answer 1

These cookies are really tasty!!

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

INGREDIENTS

* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup peanut butter
* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.
3. Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well.
4. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.


OR* Another good choice is Big Soft Ginger Cookies. They have a hint of x-mas without being to cherry!

INGREDIENTS

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup margarine, softened
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1/4 cup molasses
* 2 tablespoons white sugar

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Answer 2

You can bring an envelope with money to give to the family. It would be polite to hand it to one of them and say, "I want to give you this to donate to an appropriate charity." Some families will have envelopes ready before you go into the funeral and it will say which charity they are donating to. You can also send flowers through the local florist - just tell them the deceased person's name and the funeral home and they'll do the rest. You either give a donation or flowers, not both. If there is a "wake" before or after the funeral (or if you're in the south, sometimes these take place all day in the funeral home), you can bring a casserole or some type of food to contribute. The thing that the family will appreciate most is your heartfelt condolences ("I am so sorry your _________(loved one) died") and perhaps some find memories of the deceased ("I remember this one time when we ..... She was so funny!" or "I loved to hear her laugh!"). Tell them you'll really miss the person. At most funerals, you'll go through a line where you talk to the family (shaking their hands and such) then you'll pass by the casket. If it's an open casket, many people will stop to touch or kiss the deceased. You give each person their time. If you pass the casket, you pause a moment at the casket (giving your respects). If you're religious, you can say a silent prayer or cross yourself. If the person is being buried at a nearby cemetary, there will be a procession in cars to the cemetary and a short service will take place graveside. When it's done, you stop briefly by the family members again, shaking hands or hugging, and then you quietly leave the cemetary. You might attend a "wake" (party) after this. Many time, people will gather at someone's home or a local hall and share food and memories of the deceased. It's not as raucous as a party, but you eat food and there may be music. It's not something you dance at though. What you experience at the funeral will be dependent on the family history of the deceased, the wishes of the deceased and the local cultural practices. Just be solemn and respectful and you'll get through it just fine. :) Good luck! :)

Answer 3

A different assortment of butter cookies is fine. You can find them in the tins and they are very good, but plain so as not to attract attention.

Take care.

Answer 4

If you have a friend/associate/family member who DID know the deceased, you might want to ask them what HIS favorite kind of cookie was, and then either purchase them or make them in honor and memory of him.........And make sure that they're presented that way, as a token of a "to his memory".......I think that would be very touching and the family will remember your kind act.....Peace........

Christopher

Answer 5

Simple sugar cookies would work

Answer 6

Malomars

Answer 7

Just make some sugar cookies and don't decorate them.

Answer 8

Cookies at a funeral, no......

Answer 9

Shortbread http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shortbread

Answer 10

bring a variety of kinds. you dont even have to make them just buy some from the store if you dont have the time.