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Malasadas

(1 reviews) Posted by Amy in Hawaii  

Malasadas is a local treat brought to Hawaii by the Portuguese. Leonard's Bakery served the first malasadas on Shrove Tuesday in 1953. Now, it is an any day treat. This doughnut without a hole is soft, warm and sweet. MORE»

Recipe #314581

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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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Pistachio Peanut Bonbons

Posted by Sharon123  

These are sweet little indulgences! Nut crusted, fruity confections sure to awaken your pleasure senses with every delicious bite! They will keep well for 2-3 weeks in the fridge, so make a great gift! Adapted from The Nut Gourmet Cookbook. Most... MORE»

Recipe #306321

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Low-Fat, Delightful Hamantaschen Cookies

Posted by Foxgirl  

These cookies are traditionally made for the Jewish holiday of Purim, and the traditional filling is made of prunes or poppy seeds. However, I've found these are tremendously popular anytime, and can be spiffed up by using any kind of jelly, jam... MORE»

Recipe #303874

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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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Ma'amoul

Posted by sanasmall  

These are delicious arabic biscuits / pastries, they can be made with a variety of fillings, including pistachios, walnuts or dates. They are often eaten in the Middle East as a celebratory food, for example at weddings, the end of ramadan, rosh... MORE»

Recipe #303231

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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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Passover Coconut, Almond, Orange, Chocolate Macaroons

Posted by Chef #582822  

A twist on the traditional macaroon with orange zest dipped in chocolate. Great for passover or any other occasion. I just made these and they are so delicious I had to post the recipe right away. It's my first recipe posted, so let me know what... MORE»

Recipe #299350

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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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