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  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Candy Cane Cookies

This is the original recipe I've used every Christmas. Originally it came from The Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook.

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  • 1⁄2 cup butter
  • 1⁄4 lb marshmallows
  • 1⁄4 lb caramel candy
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 197.2
  • Calories from Fat: 77 g
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 21 mg
  • Sodium: 189.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Sugars: 13.2 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

Toffee Squares

This is a very simple recipe that will be ready in the time it takes to cool! ...If you can wait…

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  • 1⁄2 lb butter
  • 1 1⁄3 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 2⁄3 cup almonds, blanched (toasted and coarsely chopped)
  • 10 ounces milk chocolate
  • 1⁄2 cup almonds, blanched (toasted and chopped finely)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 130.5
  • Calories from Fat: 79 g
  • Total Fat: 8.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.8 mg
  • Sodium: 61.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Sugars: 11 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

Almond Chocolate Toffee

Care to add another treat to those hostess trays? I discovered this recipe In Virginia Living Magazine. Serving size is approximate…

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  • 2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
  • 3 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon coconut extract
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 69.8
  • Calories from Fat: 20 g
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 18.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Sugars: 8.4 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g

Toasted Marshmallow Squares

We often see the marshmallow as a hot chocolate topper, but you will soon discover that these delicious coconut treats deserve…

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  • 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (use premium dark chocolate for best results)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2⁄3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1⁄4 cup Kahlúa
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder, dissolved in
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 1⁄2 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped (use a premium milk chocolate for best results)
  • 1 1 cup almonds or 1 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 large egg, beaten with
  • 1 tablespoon water
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 1250
  • Calories from Fat: 668 g
  • Total Fat: 74.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 35.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 248.3 mg
  • Sodium: 461.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 138.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.2 g
  • Sugars: 79.3 g
  • Protein: 22.7 g

Black Chocolate Biscotti

Love that intense chocolate flavor! Serve this biscotti with a nice hot cup of coffee or cocoa! Cook time also reflects…

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  • 1⁄2 cup blanched almond, whole (3 oz)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2 cup superfine sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • confectioners' sugar, for dusting
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 66.2
  • Calories from Fat: 36 g
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
  • Sodium: 19.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sugars: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 1 g

Chocolate Almond Shortbread

These cookies will taste even better if you can resist the temptation! You can make these cookies up to 5 days…

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  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3⁄4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1⁄2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1⁄2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1⁄4 cup dates, chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup almonds, chopped
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 1029.8
  • Calories from Fat: 524 g
  • Total Fat: 58.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 31.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 151.8 mg
  • Sodium: 522.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 126.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Sugars: 94.1 g
  • Protein: 12 g

Senator John Warner’s Favorite Cookies

I wanted to post this right away because even though I haven't tried this recipe yet, these cookies look scrumptious :)…

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, finely minced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 3⁄4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch table salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • coarse sugar
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 108.1
  • Calories from Fat: 71 g
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.7 mg
  • Sodium: 42.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 8.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Sugars: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

Rugelach

Be sure to chill the dough overnight before making rugelach. This firms it up, redistributing moisture so rolling is easy. If…

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  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
  • 1⁄2 cup golden brown sugar (Packed)
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups walnut halves
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 cups whole almonds
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 911.1
  • Calories from Fat: 760 g
  • Total Fat: 84.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
  • Sodium: 610.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
  • Sugars: 16 g
  • Protein: 19.5 g

Sweet and Spicy Nuts

This recipe was sent to me by my #2 son. He says they are so good that it would be a…

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  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
  • 1⁄2 cup sifted flour
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 122.1
  • Carbohydrates: 18.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.7 g
  • Fat: 4.8 g
  • Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Serving Size: 476 g
  • Sodium: 123.1 mg
  • Sugar: 13.7 g
  • Calories from Fat: 42 g

Brown Sugar Chews

This recipe was submitted by Jellyqueen on Recipezaar Aug 29 2003. Jellyqueen's description: “These squares will be crispy on the outside,…

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  • 1 1⁄2 cups unsweetened chocolate, in chips or chunks
  • 8 cups bittersweet chocolate, in chips or chunks
  • 3⁄8 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 3⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1⁄4 cups walnuts (optional)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 138
  • Calories from Fat: 42 g
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 62 mg
  • Sodium: 213.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 22.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Sugars: 20.1 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

Chocolate Mudslides

From the New York Times, I bring you Chocolate Mudslides! Be forewarned, these babies are very addictive! A cookie for true…

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  • 3⁄4 cup almonds
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 30.9
  • Calories from Fat: 24 g
  • Total Fat: 2.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 17.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Sugars: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.1 g

Chocolate Almond Nut Jobs

These are about the easiest candies you can make, and among the best, as long as you use very good nuts,…

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  • 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1⁄4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 122
  • Calories from Fat: 69 g
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.3 mg
  • Sodium: 25.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Sugars: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

Orange Shortbread

From Gourmet.

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  • 3⁄4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 cup butter
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup peach preserves or 1/3 cup jam
  • 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rolled oats
  • confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 75.3
  • Calories from Fat: 25 g
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
  • Sodium: 48.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Sugars: 7 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

Chewy Scotch Squares

This recipe won the 5th Annual Pillsbury Grand National and Baking Contest in 1953. I found it in American Century Cookbook.

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  • 16 ounces almond paste
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 5 egg whites
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 91.8
  • Calories from Fat: 40 g
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 10.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Sugars: 9.8 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Almond Macaroons

What cookie platter is complete without the addition of macaroons?

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