Courtesy Photo The home of Ginger and Ras Cade at 12701 FM 2010 is scheduled to open Dec. 12 for Chandler's Christmas Tour of Homes. Chandler Christmas Tour of Homes marks its 20th anniversary in December.

Under the leadership of Women's Unity Fellowship, the yearly event has raised thousands of dollars for local non-profit groups, including the library's summer reading program and the Brenda Epperson Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers.

On Dec. 12, six local homeowners will open their doors for area residents to tour.

The tour begins at 4 p.m. and will end at 7. An admission price applies and tickets are available at Copeland's Chandler Drug, Chandler Library and from the homeowners.

This week's featured home was recently constructed by Ginger and Ras Cade at 12701 FM 2010. It is a rustic home with western flair throughout.

The couple's work and craftsmanship is exhibited throughout the home, beginning with the custom cedar entry to the cedar poles around the porch, as well as numerous pieces of furniture created from cedar trees cut from their backyard.

The hand-stained concrete floors lead the way to other unique details such as the horseshoe chandelier and the sink made from an aged wine barrel.

Western Christmas decor will greet guests as they enter the family room and snow villages will adorn the kitchen.

One room is dedicated to cowboy decor and Ras's calf roping experiences, while Ginger's softer side is evidenced in the toile ladies room.

In the master bedroom, their commitment to their faith is displayed in numerous crosses handmade by nephews.

During the holidays, the Cades enjoy family, friends and good food.

The following recipe is one of their favorites.

Cream Cheese

Layered Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan (glass or metal) with nonstick cooking spray.

Brownie ingredients:

2 sticks butter or margarine, melted

2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup flour 2/3 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in mixing bowl.

Mix together flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder in separate bowl.

Once butter are sugar mixed and is completely blended, combine flour mixture.

Once all ingredients are completely blended, spread brownie mixture in a 9x13 baking pan.

Cream Cheese topping:

1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla 3-1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Preparation

Beat cream cheese in mixing bowl until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Once mixture is completely blended, add confectioners sugar, 1 cup at a time.

Once all ingredients are completely blended, pour mixture over the brownie mixture.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

Topping will be golden brown and cracking.