We are down to the countdown this week, so it is time for some serious baking.  I did a ton for Thanksgiving and to use as gifts, but now it is time to refill all the cookie jars and freezer for some sweet treats for Christmas.

I need 4 loaves of Banana Bread, so those were on the list to get done along with a few cookies.  I have two grandsons that always want a whole loaf of banana bread just for them.  Like a good grandma of course I make sure they get them.  Then I need a loaf for my daughter's house on Christmas Eve and one for us here on Christmas Day.  So 4 loaves are done, glazed, ready to wrap and say done for now.  (I will put two of them in boxes and gift wrap for under the tree for my grandsons. )

I got another jump on cookies too.  Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Crackles, Sugar Cookies and a loaf of Pumpkin Bread.
Here is my Banana Bread Recipe --

This is one of the best recipes I have ever tried, so moist and sooooooooo good.  (I think it's the secret ingredient of sour cream.)
                                              Libby's Banana Bread
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp. sale
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
grated rind of half a lemon
3/4 c. mashed ripe bananas
2 tbls. sour cream
1/2 c, chopped nuts (optional)
Sift together flour, baking soda, bak...