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Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies

(3 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

A classic combination of Macadamia Nuts and White Chocolate kissed with Orange. From Christmas with Southern Living 2000. No need to wait for Christmas though, with a cold glass of milk or some tea, they are good anytime. Please allow 2 hours for... MORE»

Recipe #370601

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Pecan-Caramel Biscotti

Posted by Sharon123  

Biscotti is sturdy enough to take to a picnic, but elegant enough to serve at a buffet. This yummy version has the rich taste of caramel. Adapted from the King Arthur flour people. MORE»

Recipe #367049

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14 Layer Bars

Posted by cookiedog  

7 Layer Bars X 2! Everything but the kitchen sink in these bars. From Aaron McCargo and the foodnetwork. MORE»

Recipe #366913

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Exceptional Passover Brownies

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe is from Claire Sauerhoff, pastry chef and owner of a New York bakery called "The Exceptional Brownie". Her bakery won COPIA'S "Best Darn Brownie Contest". To achieve a fudgy result, be careful that you don't... MORE»

Recipe #365734

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Crispy Passover Cookies (Gluten-Free)

(2 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

I found this really tasty recipe on an online forum. It could not be easier to throw together (dough can be mixed by hand) and tastes much better than the usual Passover cookies. Dough can be frozen and recipe can be halved. Recipe makes 4 dozen... MORE»

Recipe #364789

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Passover Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Posted by blucoat  

These delicate little almond cookies, from "Gourmet" (April 2006), are really delicious. They don't taste like Passover cookies and are good enough to eat year-round. The contrast between the crisp cookie and gooey-sweet jam is pretty... MORE»

Recipe #364187

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Teddy Bears

Posted by Sharon123  

This recipe makes two lovely teddy bears! What a treat to make for someone you love! MORE»

Recipe #362952

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Maida Heatter's Walnut Meringues (Passover)

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe is from "Maida Heatter's Brand-New Book of Great Cookies" and is suitable for Passover. MORE»

Recipe #362577

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Bavarian Mint Fudge

Posted by Chase Smith  

This is a very creamy and very rich fudge. The fudge with the mint makes it taste almost like a peppermint patty! This recipe is from Just Like Mom Made: 1,000 Family Favorites. MORE»

Recipe #361352

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Mulled Cider Spice Sachets

Posted by Sharon123  

Tie a spice sachet around a jug of cider to make a festive gift. Directions to place on gift tag are included. Adapted from Whole Foods. MORE»

Recipe #361158

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Almond Hamantashen Cookies

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe from Eileen Goltz is more time-consuming than many hamantashen recipes, but the compliments you’ll receive will make it worth it! Eileen Goltz, is a professional chef and caterer, and the author of the Kosher cookbook, "Perfectly... MORE»

Recipe #359851

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Hamantaschen Dough (Aka Hamantashen / Oznei Haman)

Posted by blucoat  

I found this excellent, pareve, hamantash recipe on a forum for Jewish women. This dough is very easy to work with and makes a crisp cookie. The cookies freeze very well. MORE»

Recipe #359755

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Apricot Hamentaschen (Hamentashen / Hamantaschen / Hamantashen)

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe is from pastry chef Gale Gand. These are a traditional Jewish/Israeli cookies associated with the holiday of Purim. These will keep 1 week in an airtight container. They also freeze well. Dough requires 30 minutes chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #359744

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Tropical Hawaiian Snowballs (Hawaiian-Style Russian Tea Cookies)

(1 reviews) Posted by HawaiiChef79  

These delicious cookies are like snowballs in that when they are left out they disappear quickly. No, they don't melt, but it seems that they attract little menehune (Hawaiian elves) that just love to gobble them all up when you're not looking!... MORE»

Recipe #359662

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Vegan Chai Mix

(1 reviews) Posted by Prose  

From BUST magazine. This is a delicious and convenient mix that you can keep in your desk drawer at work, etc. It also makes a lovely gift if you put it in a pretty jar and pair it with an adorable mug. Makes about 3 1-pint jars MORE»

Recipe #359010

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Noel Cookies

Posted by Diana #2  

Our daughter simply adores these cookies. They are only ever made for Christmas, so that in itself makes them special. These freeze very well, so you can bake ahead and hide. Too bad I can't hide them from myself. I think this may have been... MORE»

Recipe #358335

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The Mother of All Butter Cookies (With Endless Variations)

Posted by evelyn/athens  

Originally published in the NYT with THE MINIMALIST; One Batter, Many Cookies, by Mark Bittman, December 16, 1998 MORE»

Recipe #352853

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Chocolaty Cherry Biscotti

(1 reviews) Posted by Annacia  

Chocolate and cherry perfection!! The flavors of rich semi-sweet chocolate and cherries make these biscotti doubly delicious. These simply sweet cookies pair wonderfully with your afternoon coffee or tea. MORE»

Recipe #352814

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Jamie's Spiced Sugar and Christmas Popcorn Recipe

(1 reviews) Posted by Noo  

This Jamie Oliver sugar mix really does smell like Christmas (although you are not limited to eating it only at Christmas!). The sugar recipe makes loads, (but is easily halved) and it keeps in an airtight container for absolutely ages and can be... MORE»

Recipe #352049

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Cranberry, Pecan / Macadamia, Coconut Bars With Orange Glaze

(1 reviews) Posted by swissms  

From Land O'Lakes. I substitute pecans for the macadamia nuts. I include these in my Christmas cookie gift tins and they are always very popular. MORE»

Recipe #351309

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