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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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Chocolate-Peppermint Meringue Kisses

Posted by cookiedog  

These look so pretty and are a great use of extra egg whites. From BH & G magazine. These need to sit in the oven an hour so make sure you plan accordingly. MORE»

Recipe #346752

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Peppermint Bark

(3 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

This is a copycat of the William Sonoma Bark that costs $22 a lb. I have never tried their version, but when my mom told me she liked it, I went on a search to find the recipe. Make sure to buy white chocolate chips that contain coco butter to get... MORE»

Recipe #345124

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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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No-Cook Snowballs

(1 reviews) Posted by AngelaTN  

With all the Snowball recipes on here, I was shocked to see that this one wasn't. This is a super quick and easy recipe that even the youngest child can help with (our 2 yr old neighbor had a grand time)! The perfect Christmas treat! This recipe... MORE»

Recipe #345062

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chippers

(1 reviews) Posted by psyko4cats  

This is a recipe that I found in a book that my step son gave to me for a Christmas present (Santa's Favorite Cookies) MORE»

Recipe #344889

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

(1 reviews) 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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Orange Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Posted by Homegrown a.k.a. Nrsrchd  

This is my take on snickerdoodles. My husbands favorite flavors are orange and chocolate so I made these as an experiment and he loved them, so much so one night he ate 30 of them, yes 30! MORE»

Recipe #344773

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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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Super Easy Italian Pignoli Nut Cookies (Uses Cookie Mix)

Posted by BlondieItaliana  

This is a Prize-Winning 2008 Recipe from Betty Crocker. They are relatively easy to make as a pouch of Betty Crocker cookie mix is used. I must say that I use the almond paste in the 8oz. can, never the tube, and it must be "almond... MORE»

Recipe #344706

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