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Stained Glass Sugar Cookies
Buttery sugar cookies get an easy and festive look with melted hard candy “stained glass” windows. They are sure to be the star of your cookie exchange!It just wouldn't be Christmas without a big batch...
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Orange Marmalade Spice Cookies
These cookies have a generous dose of orange marmalade mixed right into the batter. Cinnamon and clove give them spicy holiday flavor, and a topping of zesty citrus buttercream makes them...
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Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
This festive punch is perfect to serve at holiday get-togethers. Its ruby red color comes from sweet-tart pomegranate juice. Champagne makes it sparkle, or use carbonated apple cider for a...
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Port Wine Jelly
A jar of port wine jelly makes a wonderful homespun gift and it's easy to make! The jelly's flavors are nuanced with warm notes of caramel, plum and walnut. It goes well with savory main dishes, but...
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Eggnog Fruit Cocktail Pie
First introduced in 1956, this retro Eggnog Fruit Cocktail Pie is making a comeback! It features a creamy eggnog filling studded with colorful sweetened fruit throughout.I enjoy reading through vintage...
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Mint Cream Truffle Cupcakes
Rich devil's food cupcakes are filled with fluffy mint marshmallow creme and then generously topped with mint frosting. A scatter of holiday sprinkles make them festive, and each cupcake is crowned...
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Dark Chocolate Cookies with Salted Caramel
These cookies are a hybrid of rolled sugar cookies and classic thumbprints. Dark chocolate cookie dough is rolled and cut with specially designed thumbprint cookie stamps. After baking they are filled...
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Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies
Ricotta cheese gives these cookies a cake-like texture and delicate flavor. A sprinkling of red and green sprinkles make them the perfect pick for the holiday season.Calling these 'cookies' is a bit of...
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Three Classic Christmas Treats to Make and Give
Homemade gifts are always best, but especially when they are edible! Classic pecan bourbon balls, mini golden rum cakes, and buttery shortbread are some of the season's best and most traditional...
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Mocha Latte Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust
Coffee enthusiasts will love these espresso flavored cheesecake bars. A hint of chocolate in the filling gives the bars richness, and a gingersnap cookie crust adds seasonal flavor and crunch.Holidays...
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Gourmet Smoked Tea Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows make a wonderful gift for candy lovers and hot cocoa enthusiasts. These puffy treats are infused with lapsang souchong tea, which gives them sweet, smoky flavor.Winter months are...
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Christmas at the Workshop
Merry Christmas Eve! I've had such a fun month of baking, and blogging for 24 consecutive days is always a challenge for me. I suppose it's tradition now that I've been doing it for four years! I hope...
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Eggs Benedict Bake
This overnight dish is layered with toasted English muffins, Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce for the easiest take on classic Eggs Benedict. Pair it with Spiced Orange Breakfast Punch for a dynamic...
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Champagne Cheesecake Cups
This simple recipe for Champagne Cheesecake is perfect for ringing in the New Year. Serve it in footed dessert glasses or stemware for an elegant touch.It's hard to believe that in just a couple of...
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Braided Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This Danish-style sweet bread makes a lovely breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. The dough braiding technique may look complicated, but it’s really quite simple and easy to achieve!Winter always brings...
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Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles prove to be a healthful option for those keeping January resolutions. They're rich and creamy, and a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth!It's always wonderful to...
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Almond Joy Layer Cake
Almond Joy candy bar flavors are transformed into a decadent triple layer chocolate cake! Rich coconut-almond filling and a drip topping of dark chocolate ganache make this cake truly crave-worthy.Say...
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Mini Lemon Marshmallow Pies
These little muffin pan pies have sweet French pastry dough crusts filled with tangy lemon curd. Each pie is topped with a generous swirl of fluffy marshmallow and then toasted until golden brown.I'm...
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Orange Pound Cake
Classic butter pound cake is given a citrusy makeover with orange zest and triple sec liqueur. It's a wonderful foundation for trifles and petit fours, or simply serve pieces with a dollop of sweetened...
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Swedish Princess Cake Prinsesstårta
Swedish Princess Cake is a classic Scandinavian torte with layers of sponge cake, raspberry jam, vanilla custard, and whipped cream. It is traditionally dome-shaped and covered with a layer of sweet...
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