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Vanilla Chewies (Lower Fat)

Posted by Lalaloula  

These tasty little vanilla morsels come from the German baking book "Cookies" by Christa Schmedes. They are classified as low-fat cookies there and at first I was a bit sceptical about them. But I neednt have worried, they were super! I... MORE»

Recipe #397325

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Holly Jolly Fruit Cake

Posted by Suzanna Marie  

What can I say? It's like Easter Marshmallow Peeps...you either love them or despise them. I would offer that if you dare to fess up to loving Marshmallow Peeps, you're gonna fess up to loving Fruit Cake, too. So, for all you fruit cakes who... MORE»

Recipe #397200

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Thanksgiving Cranberry Fig Jam

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Aah! The last of the figs from my garden. Thanksgiving is 1 month away so I added cranberries, ginger root, orange, and vanilla. Try it on your turkey or pork roast. Also great on scones or warmed over pancakes making a wonderful holiday breakfast. MORE»

Recipe #397116

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Soft Cream Cheese Mints

Posted by BitbeStitch  

I like this recipe because it is very flexible allowing you to be very creative in how pretty you make the mints and design the mints to fit the occasion. My sister got this recipe from a friend. MORE»

Recipe #397113

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Soft Caramels

Posted by BitbeStitch  

These caramels are so good that we gave them away as Christmas gifts each year for about 5 years in a row and have been harassed ever since for not taking the time to make them as often. This recipe came from a very old Ball (as in Ball Canning... MORE»

Recipe #397115

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Magic Bar Gift Basket

Posted by Melanie B.  

Every holiday season, I like to make up food gifts for a few of my favorite neighbors and friends. I like this one because it allows people to make the treat later...after they've already digested all of those christmas cookies and are ready... MORE»

Recipe #396991

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Gumdrop Fudge

Posted by cookiemakin'mama  

from tasteofhome.com MORE»

Recipe #395869

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Nutty Yam Bread

Posted by HoosierGirl - Chef #663374  

We love this recipe! It's light and delicious! I adapted this recipe through trial and error from another bread recipe. This is great for making breakfast muffins or a just as a snack and the sweet potatoes are not overpowering in flavor at... MORE»

Recipe #395595

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Betty Randall's Christmas Cookies

Posted by Suzanna Marie  

My husband absolutely loves these cookies. They puff up nicely, and the icing just tops them off. Decorate quickly before icing sets. MORE»

Recipe #395587

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Apple Cider Mulling Packets

Posted by Melanie B.  

I watched Martha Stewart make these on a TV show one time, but I couldn't find one of the ingredients so I switched it up a bit. Last year, these made great gifts packaged in pretty tins. I also like to leave a larger sachet in a big crock pot... MORE»

Recipe #395243

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Sweet Jelly Flavoured Sherbert

Posted by cookingpompom  

Easy homemade sherbert made with jelly (jello). Makes lots! MORE»

Recipe #395095

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Autumn Maple Pecan Layer Cake With Penuche Fudge Frosting

Posted by BecR  

This wonderful cake recipe is an adapted one from the Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. The penuche fudge frosting is an old Southern recipe. Makes a very attractive presentation, especially when the cake plate is adorned with beautiful autumn leaves.... MORE»

Recipe #394915

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Oh so Tasty...very Healthy...blueberry-Banana Bread

Posted by Perfektlys  

This is a soft, moist super delicious HEALTHY banana bread with the addition of antioxidant rich blueberries! Fantastic toasted in the morning or as an afternoon snack! MORE»

Recipe #394879

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Bourbon Balls

(1 reviews) Posted by i_luv_chocolate  

This recipe is one that's been in my family for years. Mom would always make some around the holidays and they are always a hit, these don't last long so you might want to make an extra batch for yourself to enjoy LOL. MORE»

Recipe #394693

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Orange Spiced Gingerbread Cookies

Posted by daisygrl64  

Traditional cut-out gingerbread cookies are spiced with grated orange peel for a subtle new taste sensation. Makes 4 dozen gingerbread cookies. Land-o-Lakes Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #394364

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Homemade Smoked Almonds

Posted by KGCOOK  

I received this recipe in my e-mail from a friend that belongs to another site also. These are mildly smoked and not salty at all in spite of the amount of sodium in the recipe. Very easy to make even easier to enjoy! Servings are 1/4 cup. MORE»

Recipe #394337

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Pecan Pie Truffles

Posted by mary winecoff  

From November 2009 O Magazine. Dark chocolate ganache and pecan pie filling layered in miniature baking cups. MORE»

Recipe #394153

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Chocolate Peppermint Bark - Christmas

Posted by Jb Tyler, TX  

Christmas candy - Two kinds of chocolate with peppermint chips. Yummy! So pretty, and great for gift giving. I have used chocolate bark (dark and white) with good results and it was less expensive, and hardens up beautifully MORE»

Recipe #394114

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Jam Straws

Posted by mary winecoff  

From Oprah's O Magazine November 2009. Easy to do with only 4 ingredients, this would be nice on those cookie spreads for Christmas. MORE»

Recipe #394064

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Meltaway Banana Bars With Pecans

Posted by Chef Florida Janie  

Ever wish you could bake with no measuring spoons and cups of this and that? THen you'll love my buttery banana bars with pecans! If you can pour things in a pan, you can make these delicious bars! You will not find this recipe anywhere else. MORE»

Recipe #393626

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