desserts and hanukkah

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Recipes

Mondel Bread

Posted by Nunzio's Daughter  

The best way to describe mondel bread is "Jewish Biscotti I use walnuts, but you can try any nut that suits your mood. MORE»

Recipe #347256

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Ellie's Cranberry Pecan Cookies

Posted by sbera007  

I received this recipe years ago from a woman in one of my education classes. Since then I have been making them every year for my Christmas cookies plate. Note: If made as follows, expect a very thin crispy cookie. I usually add 1/3 cup of... MORE»

Recipe #346996

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Mandel Bread

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef Susan B  

A Jewish bar cookie, like biscotti. MORE»

Recipe #346210

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Hanukkah Honey Puffs

(1 reviews) Posted by brokenburner  

I just used that recipe title because that's what it's called in the "Simply Savings" PathMark book where I found it! Personally, I think it could work just as well for Rosh Hashana, given the honey. The prep + cooking time doesn't... MORE»

Recipe #345278

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Chocolate Chip, Cherry and Walnut Rugelach

Posted by Dave in Alpharetta, GA  

Unbelievably good pastry. These can be made with various combinations of filling, this just happens to be one of my favorites. Feel free to experiment with different kinds of jams, jellies, nuts, cinnamon, etc. The dough reminds me of the... MORE»

Recipe #345197

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Chocolate-Dipped Coffee Kisses

Posted by blucoat  

From the cookbook, "The Spirit of Christmas", published by Leisure Arts. You can buy the white, medium, or dark chocolate disks at your local grocery store, either in the bulk section, bakery area, or baking aisle. If you prefer, you... MORE»

Recipe #345114

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Vegan Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

Posted by blucoat  

This egg-free and dairy-free recipe for a chewy gingerbread cookie is from Sarah Kramer's cookbook, "La Dolce Vegan!" (2005) and reprinted in today's local paper. For vegan frosting, use five parts icing sugar to one part water,... MORE»

Recipe #345086

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Posted by blucoat  

These are crisp on the surface with a soft and gooey centre. These are great for the holiday season as the white powdered sugar contrasts dramatically with the deep brown chocolate crevices and they look as though they are covered in snow. The... MORE»

Recipe #344878

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Sugar-Topped Molasses Spice Cookies

Posted by blucoat  

These are big, crisp, and slightly crackled cookies, with as much or as little kick as you want (depending on how much pepper you add). The sugar topping makes for a lovely presentation and a great texture contrast. From one of my favourite... MORE»

Recipe #344720

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Linzer Cookies (Dorie Greenspan)

Posted by blucoat  

This cookie recipe for Linzer Sables require a little effort, but they are so beautiful and tasty. The recipe is from one of my favourite cookbooks, "Baking: From My Home to Yours", by Dorie Greenspan. For a simpler cookie, omit the... MORE»

Recipe #344312

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Really Good Rum Balls

Posted by blucoat  

This is a fabulous and easy no-bake recipe from "The Complete Christmas Cookbook", by Canadian Living. These must sit (and then be chilled) before serving. To make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and refrigerate... MORE»

Recipe #344033

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Chocolate Walnut Rugelach

Posted by blucoat  

These are delicious, traditional Jewish crescent shaped pastries or cookies. They are almost like denser, mini chocolate croissants. This recipe really simplifies what can sometimes be a complicated treat to prepare. The recipe is from "The... MORE»

Recipe #344020

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Sufganiyot (Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts)

Posted by blucoat  

This is an excellent and dependable recipe for a traditional Hanukkah (or Chanukah) treat. Adapted from Joan Nathan's book, "The Jewish Holiday Baker". Dough must rise overnight. MORE»

Recipe #343913

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Peppermint Swirls

Posted by Nana Lee  

Another cookie for your holiday cookie tray. As a bonus, this recipe can be refrigerated for up to a week. By leaving out the last 3 ingredients you could "morph" this recipe to other flavored and/or shape cookies. The cooking time is... MORE»

Recipe #342778

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Triple-Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

(3 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This is a decadent cookie for the holidays. I don't find the drizzle necessary as they are really beautiful without it. This is from Bon Appétit Magazine (December 2004) and is featured as part of their Christmas Cookies special. The... MORE»

Recipe #342491

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Cream Cheese Walnut Refrigerator Cookies

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe from Martha Stewart produces a slice-and-bake cookie with a tight crumb that immediately falls apart into deliciousness in your mouth. Try it! I also think this would work well with other nuts, like pecans. A great cookie recipe for... MORE»

Recipe #342487

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Italian Bride’s Pecan Cookies (Pastelitos De Boda)

(1 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This is a pecan, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth, cookie, that's perfect in the winter season, as the powdered sugar dusted on the cookies resembles snow. These are surprisingly quick and easy to make. This is an American twist on a classic Italian... MORE»

Recipe #342105

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Easy Cut Rugelach

Posted by blucoat  

This delicious and beautiful recipe for rugelach (a flakey, tender Jewish pastry / cookie) was handed down through 4 generations of Gourmet Magazine's food editor Melissa Roberts’s family and was recently featured as part of "Gourmet’s... MORE»

Recipe #341949

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Mini Cheesecake Recipe

(1 reviews) Posted by Cheesecake Delivered  

Have all the ingredients at room temperature. Preheat an oven to 350 F. Lightly coat the cups of the 12-cup mini cheesecake pan with nonstick cooking spray. MORE»

Recipe #339068

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Peppermint Poppers

Posted by kittycatmom  

My DH calls these cookies "Triple Threats" a buttery cookie filled with a mellow mint cream and rolled in crunchy crushed peppermint candy! So GOOD!!!!! MORE»

Recipe #338720

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