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BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette T he ladies of the Highlands United Methodist Church in Bella Vista didn't quite break into a chorus of "Tradition! Tradition!" — well, maybe just a tiny one — at a gathering Monday to talk about the 32nd annual Cookie Walk. But they all agreed that this year, more than ever, the event isn't just about Christmas crafts and sweet treats. "It seems like a year to really reflect on Christmases past," says Lori Pinkerton. "I find that I'm really aching to put up a tree and decorations this year. I think people are hungry for those traditions." "People want a reason to make cookies," agrees Nancy Johnson. "Sometimes even people who don't go to this church want to get involved." "We've even had people come in matching shirts, like they wear at the crafts fairs," adds Jean Galloway. "It's a tradition — something they do every year." Of course, the Cookie Walk didn't happen in 2020 due to covid-19 concerns, so the organizers were a little concerned about bringing it back at the level of its former glory. They needn't have been. As of Nov. 15, they had 33 people committed to make www.malco.com www.malco.com www.malco.com www.malco.com 10 WHAT'S UP! NOVEMBER 21-27, 2021 Tradition! Tradition! Cookie Walk returns to Highlands Methodist Church Jean Galloway, Wilhelmina Munson, Lori Pinkerton and Nancy Johnson (seated) pause for a photo during a planning session for the 32nd annual Cookie Walk taking place Dec. 4 at Highlands United Methodist Church in Bella Vista. The event actually has five components, including not just cookies but sweet treats, soup to go, a coffee shop and handmade Christmas gifts and decorations. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Becca Martin-Brown) FAQ Cookie Walk WHEN — Doors open at 8 a.m.; cookie walk, 8:30-11 a.m. Dec. 4 WHERE — Highlands United Methodist Church, 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista COST — Cookies are $12 per container; other items priced individually INFO — humcbv.com/events or email suelahood@currently. com FYI Connie Kiefer's Spritz Cookies 1 cup butter 1 egg 2 1/3 cups flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. almond flavoring 1/2 tsp. baking powder Cream butter and sugar together, then add egg and almond flavoring. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Pack dough into cookie press, and press into desired shape on an ungreased cookie sheet. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar crystals. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Makes approximately 6 dozen. ROUNDUP