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Snowman Cupcakes
By AuntieGooper
Put an extra cute touch on your holiday sweets and treats this year with these snowman cupcakes!
- CANDY FOR DECORATING:
- 12 prepared cupcakes from 1 white cake mix
- 2 cans prepared white frosting
- 12 large marshmallows
- 2 cups coconut, shredded
- Hershey kisses for a beret
- Candy corn for a carrot nose
- Mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons
- Fruit strips, cut in two for a colorful scarf
Strawberry Santa Cake
By á-17891
What a great festive cake for the holidays! Adorn your favorite frosted cake with strawberries that have been halve...
- 1 baked and frosted cake
- 1 pound large strawberries
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 to 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (or sugar substitute, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
British Flapjacks
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I saw this recipe in Bon Appetit, March 2010 and written by Molly Wizenberg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 cup golden syrup*
- 2 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant or old-fashioned)
- Pinch of salt
- A type of syrup popular in Great Britain; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and British import shops. (I found my at Pier 1 - World Market)
Christmas Wreath Cookies
By JoBellette
Adorable Christmas Wreath Cookies drizzled with a light glaze and festive red and green sprinkles, Happy Holidays!
- LEMON GLAZE:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup pure icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 cup custard powder
- Christmas sprinkles, to decorate
- 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Butter Pecan Cookies
By carmen-2
Buttery, soft ‘n chewy Butter Pecan Cookies exploding with toasted pecans and brown sugar flavor
- 1 1/2 cups Diamond of California pecans, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling, optional
- sea salt, for sprinkling, optional
Easy Homemade Bread
By á-4084
All you need is 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes to prepare this super easy homemade bread
- 5 cups self-rising flour
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (12-ounces) sour cream
- 1 (12-ounce) beer
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Glazed Carrots, Cooks Illustrated Style
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have never liked cooked carrots-- until I made this recipe
- 1 pound medium carrots (about 6), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bias
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Ground black pepper
Garlic Knot Bread Bowl
By á-11135
Garlic Knot Bread Bowl is made in a bundt cake pan, so that after it is baked marinara sauce can be placed in the m...
- 2 (8-count) tubes Pillsbury Grands biscuits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 10 to 12 cup bundt pan or tube pan
Christmas Poke Cake
By pga_jam
Rich chocolate peppermint cake moistened with sweetened condensed milk, smothered in whipped cream, and topped with...
- 1 chocolate cake mix, prepared and baked according to the directions on the box.
- 1 cup peppermint dairy creamer
- 14.5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar Smuckers hot fudge sundae sauce
- 1/4 cup peppermint dairy creamer
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Andes Peppermint Chips for topping (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Crushed Oreos for topping (approximately 1 cup)
Christmas Cookie Bar
By á-46991
So easy to do, this recipe is great if you're in a pinch and need to make a Christmas dessert
- 14 whole Oreos, broken up (get the Christmas ones if you can)
- 1 1/2 cups pretzels, broken
- 1 cup Christmas colored M&M's
- 1 pound white chocolate or almond bark
- Christmas colored sprinkles
Lemon-Sage Roast Turkey Breast
By smclane
Weight watcher friendly roasted turkey breasts are low in calories but big on flavor
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided (15 Points)
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (0 Points)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (0 Points)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (0 Points)
- 2 pounds uncooked boneless skinless turkey breast (use one 2-pound breast) (11 Points)
- 1 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth, divided (1 Points)
- 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled (0 Points)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (0 Points)
Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball
By Tarah716
Holiday Tree-Shaped Cheese Ball is the most delicious make-ahead cheese ball recipe to adorn your holiday table
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
- roasted red pepper sauce or hot sauce
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 piece lemon peel, if desired
- assorted crackers to serve
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