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Simple Holiday Caesar Salad and Dressing
Instead of serving a typical green salad for your Christmas meal, surprise your dinner guests with a scintillating Caesar salad. You can even add...
Herb and Garlic Spread
Ingredients
1 8-oz. package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano,...
Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon brandy extract...
Amish Ginger Cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
extra granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In...
Fudge-Pecan Chewies
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter or margarine
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
60 pecan halves
Directions
Pre-heat...
Brown Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups sifted flour, less if possible
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tablespoon 15% cream (any kind...
Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars
Ingredients
1/2 pound unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (omit this if your pistachios are salted)
1/2-2/3 cup...
Banbury Tarts
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. Put plump raisins in boiling water for 5...
Cranberry Walnut Bars
Ingredients
Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
1 large egg -- beaten
2 tablespoons milk
Combine flour and sugar. Cut butter into small pieces and blend...
Almond Cookie Strips
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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