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Holiday Holly Chocolate Cupcakes
By cecelia26_
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- Vanilla ice cream, if desired
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Banana Pudding Bark
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 cup coarsely broken vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup dried banana slices/chips
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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
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
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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
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons red and green sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons heavy cream
- DECORATIONS:
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- Red and green sprinkles
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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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