Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly finish to each light and creamy morsel. A great melt-in-the-mouth treat for Christmas. Ingredients: (Makes 12 pieces) 2 cups all-purpose flour ²⁄3 cup packed brown sugar ²⁄3 cup cold butter 1 cup chopped walnuts For the filling: 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened ½ cup…
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Make Christmas dazzle with this showstopping cheesecake. Each slice is loaded with fun, festive candy toppings. Ingredients: (16 servings) 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup pecan, toasted and finely chopped 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted For the filling: 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3…
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This delicious fruit cake definitely has just the right mix of nuts and fruit to make it a favorite in the house. Ingredients: (16 servings) 3 cups whole red and green candied cherries 3 cups diced candied pineapple 450 g/1 lb shelled walnuts 280 g/10 oz golden raisins 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 5…
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Try substituting rum extract for vanilla in a classic spritz recipe, and the end result was a cookie that tasted a lot like eggnog. Ingredients: (Makes about 7 dozens) 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1½ teaspoons rum extract 2½ cups all purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Colored sugar Method: In…
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