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August 20th, 2008 at 02:54am
Under Biscotti
These are perfect for every holiday season. They are great for mailing and keep for weeks!
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Ingredients
1/2 C. butter, softened
3/4 C. white sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. almond extract
3 C. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 C. chopped candied cherries
1/2 C. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 C. chopped white chocolate
Tags: Biscotti, biscotti recipes, cherry, chocolate, chocolate biscotti, christmas cookie recipes, christmas cookies, cookie recipes, recipe, recipes
By MaxineGlass
August 19th, 2008 at 02:37pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Fruity Cookies
Try this fruity twist on a classic spice cookie this holiday season.
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Ingredients
1 C. shortening
2 C. sugar
2 whole eggs, beaten
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tsp. ground cloves
2 C. persimmon pulp
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
4 C. flour, divided
2 C. chopped nuts
1 C. mixed candied fruit
1 C. shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, blending thoroughly. Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, persimmon pulp, lemon juice and vanilla.
Tags: christmas, christmas cookie recipes, christmas cookies, cookie recipe, cookie recipes, cookies, persimmon, persimmon cookies, recipe, recipes
By MaxineGlass
August 18th, 2008 at 02:33pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Fruity Cookies
Cherries, coconut, peanuts and marshmallows melt together for this festive dish that’s great for Christmas or Valentine’s Day!
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Ingredients
1 1/2 C. corn flake crumbs
1/2 C. margarine; softened
4 Tbs. sugar
1 1/3 C. flaked coconut
3/4 C. maraschino cherries, chopped
1 can Eagle Brand Condensed milk
1 C. pecans, chopped
2 C. miniature marshmallows
Directions
In 13×9x2 inch baking pan, combine cornflake crumbs, butter and sugar. Press down firmly with back of spoon. Sprinkle coconut, marshmallows, pecans and cherries evenly over crumb crust. Pour sweetened condensed milk over all evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in tin box between layers of wax paper.
Tags: cherry, cherry cookies, cherry squares, christmas cookie recipes, christmas cookies, cookie recipes, holiday, holiday cherry cookies, holiday cookies, recipe, squares
By MaxineGlass
June 5th, 2008 at 09:31am
Under Low Sugar/Sugar Free
Cut down on your sugar consumption and still enjoy a delicious treat with this recipe. Use a brown sugar substitute for a sugar-free version and to reduce calories.
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Ingredients
Crust and topping:
1 C. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
3 C. uncooked oats
2-1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. brown sugar
Filling:
2 packages (8 oz.) dates, chopped
1 C. boiling water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together shortening, salt, oats, flour and brown sugar. Save 1/3 of the mixture for the topping and press remaining mixture into bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Cook dates
and water until thick (if too thick, add a little more water). Cool. Spread on top of crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 reserved oat mixture on top. Bake 20 to 30 minutes (they are more chewy at 30 minutes).
Tags: christmas cookies, cookies, date bars, low sugar, recipe, reduced sugar, sugar free
By MaxineGlass
June 3rd, 2008 at 02:48am
Under Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate cake mix and chocolate chips make a very chocolaty cookie.
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Ingredients
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix (2 layer)
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1 egg
1 C. chopped nuts
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Dash salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With mixer on medium speed, beat cake mix, oil and egg in large bowl until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Set aside 1 c. of crumb mixture. Firmly press remaining mixture on bottom of a greased 9×13 baking pan. In small sauce pan, melt chips with condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Pour evenly over prepared crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake at 25-30 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool; cut into bars. Drizzle with tube decorating icing if desired. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Tags: chocolate bars, chocolate cookie, chocolate fantasy, christmas cookie, recipe
By MaxineGlass
June 2nd, 2008 at 01:14pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies
Cheesecake is great anytime of the year. Just add some mint and crushed candy canes for a delicious Christmas delight!
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Ingredients
2 C. graham crackes, crushed
3 C. butter or margarine, melted
3 Tbs. sugar
3 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
Topping:
12 oz. tub whipped topping,thawed
1/4 C. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp. mint extract
5 drops green food coloring
Crushed peppermint candy canes
Chocolate sprinkles
Red & green colored sugar
Tags: bar cookie, christmas cookie, mint cheesecake, recipe
By MaxineGlass
May 30th, 2008 at 04:17am
Under Biscotti
The sweet taste of cranberry adds the perfect amount of fruity flavor to this hard Italian cookie.
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Ingredients
2 1/3 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C. fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
3/4 C. sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the eggs, egg whites and vanilla together and add to the dry ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Add cranberries and almonds and mix thoroughly. Turn out onto a floured surface and divide batter in half. Pat each half into a log about 14 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Tags: Biscotti, christmas cookies, cookies, cranberry, italian cookie, recipe
By MaxineGlass
May 29th, 2008 at 04:29pm
Under Spice and Gingerbread Cookies
Dark, soft and delicious! I remember my mom going North to bring grandma back to our house just to make a lot of these cookies. Watching grandma make them, I always wondered how she knew when to stop putting in the flour, she NEVER measured anything when she made these cookies. I was always in awe of her ! I can’t believe I have never seen this recipe anywhere. It’s really good. Every bite reminds me of her. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
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Ingredients
1 C. white sugar
1 C. sour milk
1 C. shortening
1 tsp. soda in milk
1 C. molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbs. vanilla
dash of salt (1/2 tsp.)
enough flour to form soft dough
Tags: christmas cookies, molasses, molasses cookies, recipe
By MaxineGlass
May 28th, 2008 at 07:54am
Under Fruity Cookies
This simple cookie is sweet and sweeter with dates and maraschino cherries. Rice Krispies and pecans give them a fun crunch.
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Ingredients
1/2 C. butter
1 1/2 C. chopped dates
1/3 C. chopped maraschino cherries
3/4 C. sugar
3 C. Rice Krispies
1 C. chopped pecans
Directions
Put butter, dates, cherries and sugar into a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture becomes a soft paste. Remove from heat. Add cereal and pecans. Mix well. Use a level Tbs. and make balls. Place on waxed paper to cool.
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Tags: balls, christmas cookies, cookies, date, nut, recipe
By MaxineGlass
May 27th, 2008 at 02:01pm
Under Candy Cookies+ Distinctly Christmas Cookies
Perfect for holiday time, these cookies look gorgeous on a platter! Pick a time to do these cookies when you’re feeling creative and have patience. It’s fun and they are yummy! The end product is worth the trouble.
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Ingredients
2 C. butter
1 1/2 C. sugar
4 single egg yolks
2 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 C. unbleached flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. peppermint candy
1 red food coloring
Tags: candy cane, candy cane cookies, christmas cookies, cookie, recipe
By MaxineGlass
