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Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
By XrayKim
![Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs](/media/5b/4f/69779ff84c12af1c3ffa81c7a3a5636ea6a4.jpg/rh/sugar-cookie-cut-outs.jpg)
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Servings 40
Preparation time 25
Cooking time 35
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Colored sugars for decorating
In cooking, often simple is best, and this sugar cookie recipe is no exception
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By AndreaO
Traditional meringues are crisp all the way through, these however are still chewy on the inside with white chocola...
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely crushed peppermint candies
Pepparkakor (Swedish Gingerbread)
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By á-178044
These thin, crisp Pepparkakor (Swedish Gingerbread) cookies flavored with ginger, cloves, and cinnamon are addictin...
- 7.9 ounces plain flour
- 2.1 ounces unsalted butter
- 2.6 ounces light muscavado sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
- 3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Sugar Cookie Christmas Tree
![Sugar Cookie Christmas Tree](/media/1f/85/ca8c5a87b0e34a3564e606304e6e54f8d7b4.jpg/tsp/sugar-cookie-christmas-tree.jpg)
By á-61574
Decorating cookies is a must during the Christmas season
- COOKIES:
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Dash salt
- Decorative sprinkles
- ROYAL ICING:
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 teaspoons meringue powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoons warm water
Egg Nog Cheesecake
![Egg Nog Cheesecake](/media/27/c0/9a6fc586e3155e3b0b8c082e20a0a909c9bf.jpg/tsp/egg-nog-cheesecake.jpg)
By á-46353
Eggnog cheesecake will get you in the holiday spirit! Serve at your holiday feast or make it just for the happiness...
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 3 tablespoons spiced rum
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
![Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese](/media/df/d3/6208f7c853e09c33c71b74ceb66105b64755.jpg/tsp/slow-cooker-mac-and-cheese.jpg)
By jab120638
This mac-and-cheese recipe is an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe that frees-up your hands, so that you can focus on...
- 16-ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 12-ounces evaporated milk
- 3 cups cheddar
- 8-ounces cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Jalapeno Popper Spread
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By bdjrempel
I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup canned jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips
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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
Snickerdoodle Bread
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By á-25138
This Snickerdoodle bread is perfect for cinnamon-lovers! Serve hot with fresh butter or slice and make french toast...
- LOAVES:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (10-ounce) package Hershey's cinnamon chips
- TOPPING:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells
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By Jomamma
Butternut squash, ricotta, spinach and spices are combined to perfection in these stuffed pasta shells, enjoy!
- 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 24 shells total)
- 2 cups of ricotta
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 fresh smashed garlic clove
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach (squeezed and drained)
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Roasted squash, around 2 cups
- grated lemon peel
- 1 stick of butter
- 10 sage leaves
- Fresh lemon juice
Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
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By dlroos
Make your own steak seasoning and gift to your friends and family this year
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Amish Cinnamon Bread
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By á-23189
Super easy sweet bread. This no kneading, just mix it up and bake it bread
- BATTER:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups butter milk
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- CINNAMON SUGAR MIXTURE:
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
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
Crockpot Apple Pie Breakfast
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By á-4277
Set it and forget it with this delicious Crockpot Apple Pie Breakfast recipe
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 apples, diced
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Grands Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
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By á-39535
Super easy breakfast casserole that can be made in the morning and served in less than an hour! Use any breakfast ...
- 1 can flaky Grands biscuits, or any refrigerated biscuits
- 2 to 3 cups Cheddar cheese or Colby cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- Pre-cooked cubed ham, sliced ham, sausage patties or ground sausage
- 10 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
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