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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Holiday Cookie Recipes

Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.

  One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes.  Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). Once the milk mixture starts to boil remove from heat and leave cinnamon stick in for a couple of minutes, then remove. Put egg yolks and sugar into a bowl. Using a hand held mixer, mix them until …

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8:29 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012

Hi Rebecca, This recipe is from my grandmother, Cora Baker, 1893-1971. It seems quite simple, but most people who taste them say they are the best Christmas cookies they have ever tasted. Todd Baker Christmas Cookies 1/2 pounds Butter 1 pounds brown sugar; (2 2/3 cups) 3 eggs; well beaten 3-3 1/2 cup flour; sifted with spices 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon allspice Cream …   more ›

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