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Perfect Shortbread Cookies

Posted by Sara 76  

This is from Flo Bjielke-Peterson's Country Cooking book, they are so good, real melt in your mouth type cookies. I make them every year at Christmas. MORE»

Recipe #312371

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Exotic Flavored Sugars for Coffee and Tea

(2 reviews) Posted by Annacia  

This is another that I had put away and forgotten about. I like the cinnamon-ginger. These are good any time of year if you like flavored coffee or tea! MORE»

Recipe #309969

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Almond Brittle Cookies

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

These take a little bit of work, but they are well worth it. Surpise a far-away friend or family member with this treat, as it travels very well, and is ideal for shipping. Prep times does not include chilling time, which is about 2-1/2 hours. MORE»

Recipe #308486

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Gingerbread Hermits

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

These holiday treats can be enjoyed at home or shipped to a friend. They are not too fragile, so they stand up well to traveling. MORE»

Recipe #308478

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Hazelnut Shortbread

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

From "Cookies That Don't Crumble", Good Food Magazine, November 1986. MORE»

Recipe #308476

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Date Chewies

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

Here is another cookie that travels well, making it ideal for shipping as a gift during the holidays. MORE»

Recipe #308430

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Quick Yeast Dough

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

This makes enough dough for 2 breads, both Yugoslavian Potica Bread and Greek Christmas Bread. From "Festive Breads from Your Food Processor", Good Food Magazine, December 1986. MORE»

Recipe #307801

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Black & White Cut-Outs

Posted by Salvador Vilchis  

Delicious cookies, specially if you make sandwiches of B&W cookies glued together with chocolate. Drizzle with contrast chocolate! MORE»

Recipe #303688

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Chocolate Balls

Posted by KristinV  

I have very fond memories of these as a little whipper snapper and remember them as the only good thing about my Uncle's cranky ex-wife Super easy and heaps tastier than rum balls (personal opinion) MORE»

Recipe #301069

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Black Walnut Cookies (English Walnut)

Posted by Thndrus  

My wife in the baker in the family. She makes these every year for Christmas. Fair warning this makes about between 8 to 10 dozen depending on how thin you slice the bars. I made an educated guess on the fridge time since she makes these and puts... MORE»

Recipe #300842

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Brown Sugar-Pecan Sticky Bars

Posted by Mrs. Hughes  

I don't remember where this recipe came from but it's popular with family and friends. I usually make them during Christmas and Thanksgiving and for pot luck meals. MORE»

Recipe #299876

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Sweet and Salty Cinnamon Nuts

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef Schellies  

This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I need to make a snack really quick. I have made these nuts a couple of times and packaged them for Christmas gifts. They also make a good snack on a cold evening. I often make a double batch and... MORE»

Recipe #298923

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Jolly Baby Swiss Spread

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

This only takes minutes to make and is great to serve around the holidays or give as a gift. MORE»

Recipe #297370

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Jolly Cheddar Cheese Spread

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

This is great to prepare around the holidays and takes seconds to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #297368

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Hello Dolly Bars-Neraye Style

Posted by Chef #Dragon Neraye  

I came up with this version of Hello Dolly(7 layer) bars a couple years back when I was making them for Christmas goodies. Everyone loves them that tries them. MORE»

Recipe #297161

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Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by mliss29  

I think I came up with these as a result of surfing the web and adding a few ideas together. These are really, really good. Be sure to use the parchment or wax paper or you will have a terrible mess on your hands. (Guess how I know this. ) MORE»

Recipe #297154

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Chai Spiced Almond Celebration Cookies (Cookie Mix)

Posted by Mom2Rose  

Source: Betty Crocker "A dusting of sweet powdered sugar hides a delicately spiced, buttery sugar cookie." MORE»

Recipe #296489

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No Bake Mock Butterfinger Bars

(1 reviews) Posted by mailbelle  

Found this on the Aldi website (I LOVE Aldi) and it looked interesting. Haven't tried yet, but I love Butterfingers so will probably be trying soon! MORE»

Recipe #295119

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Praline and Sesame Candy

Posted by justcallmetoni  

I recently found this recipe in a cookbook given to me by another Zaar member. My family always makes candy for our holiday tins and this looks as though it would be a great addition to the collection. Have not tried it yet, so feedback is... MORE»

Recipe #294243

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Aunt Catherine's Million Dollar Sugar Cookies

Posted by GotBoxer?  

Every Christmas I looked forward to eating handfuls of my Great Aunt Catherine's sugar cookies (oh, if my parents only knew!) These truly are the most fantastic sugar cookies I have ever eaten. MORE»

Recipe #293328

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