Cherry Bread
My mother is from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. She met my Dad, who was in the U.S. Air Force stationed there, fell in love...
Gløgg Christmas Cookie
Glogg, also known as mulled or spiced wine, is common in Scandinavia throughout the winter, but particularly at Christmas. This recipe is based on...
Cranberry Orange Muffins
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 teaspoons for coating fresh cranberries)
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 cup dried cranberries
½...
Classic Bean Pie
INGREDIENTS
2 frozen deep-dish pie crusts
2 (15.5 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground...
Almond Christmas Ale Cookies
Almond Christmas Ale Cookies
Christmas ale makes these cookies wonderfully soft and fragrant. I recommend an ale that is 7.5% ALC or lower (like...
Aunt Irma’s Jell-O Cookies
Aunt Irma didn’t invent the Jell-O cookie, but it was so closely associated with her annual Christmas party that she may as well have....
Imperial Stout Brownies with Mint Ganache Drizzle
Imperial Stout Brownies with Mint Ganache Drizzle | While brownies cool, combine semi-sweet chips and heavy cream in a glass bowl. Drizzle over cooling...
Geraldine’s Fruitcake
This fruitcake was a favorite of my father’s and an annual tradition. My mom (Geraldine) would make the cake two to three weeks before Christmas...
White Chocolate Cranberry Sugar Cookie
Nothing says the holidays like a simple sugar cookie. Cake flour makes these cookies light and fluffy! White chocolate and cranberries are optional but...
Italian Pizzelles
Italian Pizzelles – This classic cookie is a staple on holiday tables and at Italian weddings. Stack and keep in an airtight container to...
Marjorie Mariner’s Danish Pastry
Marjorie Mariner’s Danish Pastry
INGREDIENTS
3 teaspoons shortening
¼ cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon lemon extract
3 cakes yeast
1½ teaspoons sugar
½ cup lukewarm water
½...
Pineapple Squares (Une Torte De Chabecan)
Pineapple Squares (Une Torte De Chabecan)
By Marjorie Mariner (1963). Submitted by Louise Vett and Joan Yanchick.
Louise Vett shares Marjorie Mariner’s recipe for Pineapple Squares,...
Key Lime Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
This recipe is from Little Spice Jar blog. As prepared, the bars have a pronounced lime flavor. To decrease intensity, reduce lime zest by one...
Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies | Fill each cookie indentation with the jam or preserves of your choice.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
½ cup brown sugar
1¾ cup flour
¼...
Molasses Crinkles
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup soft shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2¼ cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
PREPARATION
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Cranberry Slices
Cranberry Slices | Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened½ cup sugar1...
Almond Butter Cookies
Almond Butter Cookies – This classic holiday cookie comes from the Good Housekeeping Cookbook. Cut dough with a Christmas cookie cutter shape (bell, star,...
Apple Cake with Streusel Topping (Apfel Kuchen mit Streusel)
Apple Cake with Streusel Topping (Apfel Kuchen mit Streusel) | “Excellent with coffee and even better after the first day.” – Helga the Kitchen...
No-Bake Holiday Corn Flake Treats
No-Bake Holiday Corn Flake Treats | Decorate with red hot candies or glitter gel. Let cool. Recipe makes 12 cookies.
Submitted by Charlotte Wengler-Tibbetts.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup...
