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Drop Sand Tarts by Jann from PAThis is a holiday cookie! It is an easier version of an old-fashioned rolled out cookie. It tastes very similar, but is not as unique as when they were rolled out, cut in fancy shapes and decorated. The old cookies were first brushed with an egg wash (beaten egg and water) with a pastry brush then topped with sugar (usually red and… |
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Christmas Jewels (Fruit Cake Cookies) by Salad FoodieA munchy spice cookie with loads of nuts. Mixed candied fruit adds the “jewel tones,” moisture and softness. These perky and tasty nuggets won’t last long on the cookie platter. |
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Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick! by Salad FoodieI haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect dessert when you’re short on time. Plus you can make it year round as the microwave won't heat up the kitchen. |
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Scottish Shortbread Men by Momma CupcakeA quick and tasty alternative to Gingerbread Men! |
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Cranberry Torte by Salad FoodieAn elegant dessert recipe that makes a showy finale to the holiday meal. It’s a make-ahead and freeze recipe, which will simplify matters on the day you’ll use it. When it’s time for dessert, remove from freezer, add the glaze and serve. A stand mixer works best to whip the filling if available: be sure bowl and beaters are clean and… |
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Italian Red Wine Cookies by Evelyn ScottThese are so quick and easy you can bake them anytime, and people will think you spent all day just baking for them !! |
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Easy Cinnamon Apple Strudel by Nancy MiyasakiThis is super simple and truly delicious. I made it for John's birthday dinner, since he loves cinnamon apple desserts with vanilla ice cream. It's light and flavorful without being too rich. We finished it all in one night between the six of us. Mmm! |
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Japanese “Rare” Cheesecake by Henry MolineNo bake cheesecakes are called “rare cheesecakes” in Japan. It is a soft type of cheesecake and usually gelatin is used to harden the filling. Rare cheesecakes are chilled and served with fresh fruits or fruit sauces. It is a very easy cheesecake to make at home |
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Cookies by Salad FoodieQuick to make, these bar cookies are a sister version of drop cookies (the dough can actually be made into those if you prefer.) Oatmeal and nuts provide a light crunchiness to the moist and munchy texture. In brief - a delightful cookie your company will love! |
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Death by Chocolate Trifle by Marilyn LesniakThis dessert should be called Suicide is Painless! I amde this in a trifle bowl as shown, but I think I would use a glass 9x11 dish nest time. After serving up a few portions the dessert started to fall in on itself and I was up to my elbows in sticky sweetness. It was surprisingly very light, and folks came back forcseconds and… |
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies by Salad FoodieChewy, nutty, spicy and soft - cookies to serve holiday company or take to share at work or meetings. Change ingredients out to your liking - use raisins or Craisins; walnuts or pecans; all-purpose or white whole wheat flour; and brown sugar blend or other combination of baking sweetener in place of, or part of the sugar. Have it… |
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Mom's Mayonnaise Cake by Denise SherinThis is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy! |
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Medenjaci - Croatian Honey Spice Cookies by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaTraditional #Croatian #Christmas #cookies full of divine spice flavors and #honey goodness. Not too sweet, easy to make and easy to store for a week or two. |
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My standard recipe for all of my cakes by Cupcake VixenI am sure that those of you that look over my cake recipes have noticed a certain pattern with all of my cakes. This is the standard recipe that I have tested for years that is fool proof everytime. This is a great recipe for those who are just coming into baking. I always use this recipe for all of my wedding cakes because the… |
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Graham Cracker Snowballs (a no-cook confection) by Salad FoodieAn easy confection ~ not a cookie, not a candy, but a cross somewhere between. No cooking, no baking. Easy to make though a little messy. Enlist the kids to help roll them and they'll have a fun activity to share in the kitchen with you. A variation recipe “S’more Snowballs” uses graham crackers, marshmallows, mini chocolate chips… |
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