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Holiday Holly Chocolate Cupcakes
By cecelia26_
![Holiday Holly Chocolate Cupcakes](/media/a9/0d/a82c0f79efab898fcbe9899af2386661fd47.jpg/rh/holiday-holly-chocolate-cupcakes.jpg)
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Servings 24
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 40
- 1 (2-layer size) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (16-ounce) container ready-to-spread vanilla frosting
- 1 cup thawed Cool Whip whipped topping
- 72 red candy-coated chocolate pieces (about 1/2-cup)
- 24 green gumdrop spearmint leaves, cut lengthwise in half
Garnished with green gumdrops and red candy-coated chocolate pieces, these festive chocolate cupcakes make a great ...
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Italian Christmas Cookies
![Italian Christmas Cookies](/media/4d/09/27238026fb40aef9487f0fdfe4c9dddeb0ed.jpg/tsp/italian-christmas-cookies.jpg)
By francesn
These festive traditional Italian Christmas Cookies are a family favorite! Serve with a cold glass of milk and enjo
- ICING:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/2 cup flour
- 4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 teaspoons water
- Stir until creamy
Christmas Rum Cake
![Christmas Rum Cake](/media/19/97/5c1713fc3eefbb253f6532e81cbaf69d7c79.jpg/tsp/christmas-rum-cake.jpg)
By Pattywak
This cake is loaded with rum! The glaze is so sweet and buttery, and the cake is so moist, you'll want to eat the w
- CAKE:
- 1 (18-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup water, cold
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup rum, dark or light
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- Brown sugar (optional)
- GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cups rum, dark or light
Holiday Snowball Cookies
![Holiday Snowball Cookies](/media/18/fd/c600ce6f242c136d3ad8356ae4076b549e1a.jpg/tsp/holiday-snowball-cookies.jpg)
By garry53
These Holiday Snowball Cookies are an update to the classic snowball cookie
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, about 3 sticks
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 2/3 cups (10-ounce package) Nestle® Toll House® Holiday Morsels
- 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
- powdered sugar, to garnish
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows Dipped in Chocolate
![Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows Dipped in Chocolate](/media/be/ac/a7956e075af8dd77fc8ad02c820f5eaec3e7.jpg/tsp/homemade-peppermint-marshmallows-dipped-in-chocolate.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I'm not big on making candy
- EQUIPMENT:
- 3 (0.25-ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup ice cold water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- red food coloring
- nonstick spray
- 4 to 6-ounces quality dark chocolate, chopped, optional
- cake pop sticks
- 9 x13-inch pan, preferably a metal baking pan that doesn't have round corners
- wax paper and aluminum foil
- sifter, for powdered sugar
- stand mixer with wire whisk attachment or a hand-mixer
- non-stick spray
- candy thermometer
- very sharp knife or pizza cutter
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
![Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler](/media/61/d1/fdd960a07d9c69878b701d1246d73625b3a4.jpg/tsp/old-fashioned-peach-cobbler.jpg)
By HyzQueen
This Southern speciality is guaranteed to always be a hit when served warm and à la mode
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 (28-ounce) can peaches, undrained
- 3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- milk as needed
Christmas Pecan Balls
![Christmas Pecan Balls](/media/5f/9e/52761f7e0f4b9fa827d865e6b94e4dce1864.jpg/tsp/christmas-pecan-balls.jpg)
By Grammie926
Melts in your mouth! These are a refreshing change from those too sweet Christmas Cookies
- 1/2 pound butter
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cup ground pecans
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake
![Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake](/media/28/68/43a59d5c8ad440145791fe3d1e6aa923be7c.jpg/tsp/philadelphia-3-step-cheesecake.jpg)
By KraftKitchensExpert
This scrumptious Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake is a super easy way to enjoy cheesecake any time
- 2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 (6-ounce) Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust
Saltine Toffee
![Saltine Toffee](/media/4e/5e/f5a63193afab5e2ccf54224e285eb8ab014e.jpg/tsp/saltine-toffee.jpg)
By á-2385
Are you ready for the easiest recipe of your life? Seriously this stuff is incredible! Not only is it unbelievably ...
- 40 saltine crackers (I recommend using Nabisco Saltines with Sea Salt)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips, whichever you prefer, milk, semi or bittersweet. I used half milk chocolate half semi-sweet.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
- 3/4 cup chopped, toasted nuts of choice - pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, Hazelnuts, optional
- Sprinkles (optional)
Cranberry Christmas Cake
![Cranberry Christmas Cake](/media/fa/b9/17099eabbe4d50466f4ec30edd784a944aed.jpg/tsp/cranberry-christmas-cake.jpg)
By á-44273
Tart cranberries, sweet buttery cake and a fantastic texture will call you and your guests back for more of this ca
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Oreo Truffles
![Oreo Truffles](/media/99/c6/9de12794ff4b0f503786cd3f48118410b39f.jpg/tsp/oreo-truffles.jpg)
By lauramae
Three ingredients. One hour
- 1 (16-ounce) package Oreos
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) package white chocolate candy melts
Christmas Style Pretzel M&M Hugs
![Christmas Style Pretzel M&M Hugs](/media/45/40/4be57d86dc64246c318be4e4daef2a3d7169.jpg/tsp/christmas-style-pretzel-mandm-hugs.jpg)
By kdet
Sweet and salty, these treats are fun and addicting
- 70 square pretzels (do not use butter snaps)
- 70 Hershey's Hugs chocolates (from nearly 1 full 12 ounce package), unwrapped
- 70 Milk Chocolate M&M's, I used the red and green Christmas package
Candied Pecans
![Candied Pecans](/media/60/4a/35806be492e5730ec6a5929b52384d5bde9a.jpg/tsp/candied-pecans.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These candied pecans are truly addictive
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your taste; I like 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
- 2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts are excellent, whole almonds are good too)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, instead of cinnamon and definitely gives a great pop of flavor
Santa Heart Cookies
![Santa Heart Cookies](/media/77/1d/80aaac4dfd2c890477811e0ce9966d4249b7.jpg/tsp/santa-heart-cookies.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Invite the grandkids over and get ready for some cookie-making fun! Make these precious Santa Heart Cookies during ...
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
- Ingredients to make sugar cookies
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Red Cookie Icing
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker White Cookie Icing
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker Black Cookie Icing
- 1 bottle Snow Crystal Decors
- 1 bottle Betty Crocker Holly Berry Decors
Crack Cake
![Crack Cake](/media/5f/17/c083b622af67071a6b96136d4a82a69ba7c6.jpg/tsp/crack-cake.jpg)
By á-49077
I know adding wine to a cake recipe sounds a little odd, but it gives it a terrific flavor! You'll make this crack
- CAKE:
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- FROSTING:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine
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Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, about 8 cups
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, large pieces and halves
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Almond Milk Rice Pudding
- 2 1/2 cups Silk Pure Almond Original or Vanilla
- 1/3 cup short grain white rice or Arborio rice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, brown sugar or honey, if using Silk Original
- 1/2 cup raisins
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Pecan Pie Cobbler
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 2 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 6 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- Butter-flavor cooking spray
- 2 cups pecan halves
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Banana Pudding Bark
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
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Peanut Butter Fudge - No Bake
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)- softened and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake
- CAKE:
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (30 grams) cake flour, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup red & green Wilton batter bits (found at WalMart)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- VANILLA BUTTERCREAM:
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons heavy cream
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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter...
- Mix together:
- 2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cup rice krispies
- 1 lb (3cup) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Make balls and dip in melted:
- 2 (maybe 3) package milk chocolate chips
- Put on cookie sheets in fridge to harden. Enjoy.
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Christmas Reindeer Crack
- 3 cups salted pretzels
- 2 cups Bugles
- 2 cups Fritos
- 1 cup Chex Mix
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 1/2 cups M&Ms
- 1 pack of white chocolate bark or melting chocolate
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Red Velvet Peppermint Swirl...
- 1 (4-ounce) baking bar bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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White Chocolate Kissed Gingerbread...
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, ground
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 (1 1/2-sticks) cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 60 white and milk chocolate swirled kiss-shaped candies
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Peanut Butter Fudge (Easiest EVER)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
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Potato Chip Bark
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup crumbled potato chips
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
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