Cindy, you are a strong gal, I think my fingers would be in the dough. We will decorate the tree perhaps on Sunday, early since it is still November, but we bought a pre lit tree 3 years ago so the needle issue isn't a factor any longer. I am getting the point in life where I wish we would just go with a tree on the table instead of this 12 ft monster.
Biscotti is one of my traditional cookies and I also make a cake my mom use to bake called a Poor Man's Cake. It has gum drops, raisins and nuts in it. It is a Poor Man's Cake because there are not eggs or milk in it.