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Christmas Gooey Butter Cookie Recipe

Soft, luscious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies are easy, and perfect for holiday festivities. Whether it’s for a party, holiday cookie exchange or gifts for the neighbors, these are perfect.

These are not only tempting and fun, the powdered sugar coating makes them extra special. Adding almond and orange extracts makes them taste like Christmas. They are usually a favorite around the holiday dessert table.

Adding the sprinkles to the dough adds color and fun. When you add them afterwards too, it gives a bit of crunch and fun. I love the crunch from the small round sprinkles. They are melt in your mouth amazing.  These Gooey Butter Cookies are definitely a cookie recipe you will want to have on hand.

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How To Make BANANA SANTA SKEWERS

Santa Banana Pops. If you are looking for an easy and healthy Christmas treat for the kids then you will want to make these Easy Santa Pops. These Christmas fruit kabobs are made to look just like Santa!

If you are going to a Christmas party and you don’t want to be outdone by all the fun Pinterest mom and you don’t want to spend all day making the kids snacks these christmas fruit kebabs are perfect! You can have them done in minutes and they are easy enough that the kids can help make them too!

These Santa banana pops are a fun healthy snack that is sure to wow them. The great part is they do not take long to make and they are also simple. The kids will love them because they have sweet treats mixed into the fruit.

Ingredients:

  • 2 bananas
  • 6 strawberries
  • 2…

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How To Make Christmas Chocolate Kahlua & Bailey’s Pudding Shots!

Pudding Shots are the drink/dessert combo you need for your next adult get-together! Requiring only 5 minutes of prep and 4 ingredients, you can make these with your choice of instant pudding and booze flavors.

Even though Jello Shots are the go-to classic when it comes to bringing on the fun. But did you know you can make Pudding Shots, too? Yep, boozy pudding is a thing and it’s delicious!

Like with Jello shots, you can make these boozy bites with a ton of tasty variations. Made with smooth pudding and flavored alcohol or liqueur, these treats are always a huge hit!

Just remember, you’ll want to keep them far away from the kiddos — they’re for adults only!

Whip up Pudding Shots in about 5 minutes, refrigerate for 30, then serve in plastic shot cups or shot glasses. Top with whipped cream and decorative garnishes and they’re ready to serve!

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Christmas Stuffing with Bacon Recipe

My nana always adds this 1 ingredient to her Christmas stuffing to take it to the next level

Bacon truly has the power to elevate any dish, and this holiday recipe is no exception. Transforming the classic side dish of stuffing, this recipe adds crispy bacon, cooked to perfection in its own grease, to create a mouth-watering twist on a traditional favorite.
This stuffing recipe is straightforward to make, and the whole dish can be prepared in less than an hour. But the addition of bacon gives it a rich, deep flavor that tastes like you’ve spent the whole day in the kitchen. Combined with the classic stuffing flavors of celery, onion, and poultry seasoning, this dish is sure to be a hit with the entire family.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
One loaf day-old bread, cut into cubes
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped….

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This Christmas Cake is the Only One I Crave! Irresistibly Delicious and Effortlessly Easy

Ingredients:

1 package white cake mix

1 cup eggnog

2 eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

For the Topping:

2 cups whipped cream or Cool Whip

2 cups eggnog

3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

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FOR THE HOLIDAYS, indulge in the magic of Southern-Style Cinnamon Apples!

Indulge in the heart of Southern comfort with these Slow Cooker Southern-Style Cinnamon Apples, a nod to Cracker Barrel’s iconic Fried Apples. Each slice is bathed in a cinnamon-kissed, sugary syrup, transforming simple fruit into a delectable delight. This recipe captures the essence of the famed original, offering a versatile addition to breakfast or an indulgent complement to any meal.

Ingredients for Southern-Style Cinnamon Apples:

3 pounds of apples, peeled and sliced
¼ cup of white sugar
¼ cup of packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
¼ cup of butter, melted
2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

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How To Make Easy Nougat Bars for Christmas

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter

2 (225 gram) bags white chocolate chips

2 (250 gram) bags of mini marshmallows

1 1/2 cups chopped red and green gumdrops

Instructions:

  1. Prepare an 8×8 square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the gumdrops in half. Set aside.
  3. Melt the butter, white chocolate chips and marshmallows together over indirect medium heat. To do this I create a double boiler by putting a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (making sure that the bowl and pan fit together snug). This ensures that the mixture doesn’t burn.
  4. Continuously stir the mixture until it is smooth and melted together, making sure not to…

 

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How To Make Soft Coconut Macaroons

For 36 units:

Ingredients:

1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

2⁄3 cup sugar

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

2 2⁄3 cups sweetened flaked coconut

4 egg whites

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup chopped almonds

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The Ultimate Chicken Casserole Recipe

There’s a warm embrace in every bite of chicken casserole. Dive into a fusion of flavors with our special recipe. Imagine the delightful dance of different ingredients coming together, then being enveloped by the inviting aroma as it bakes. Though perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave warmth and comfort, don’t be surprised if you find yourself whipping it up during sunnier seasons too!
Simplicity Meets Flavor
This dish is not only delicious but incredibly easy to put together. With straightforward ingredients, you’re in for a treat that fills your plate generously. And, if you’re attending potluck dinners like I often do, this casserole will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
A True Family Favorite
On the lookout for a quick, yet satisfying dinner? This is your answer. My family, especially the kids, absolutely adores it. Even the onion rings, which I generously add, get a thumbs up. My partner always says it’s the perfect meal to return home to after a long day.

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Christmas Shortbread Cookies with Maraschino Cherries

Christmas Shortbread Cookies with Maraschino Cherries

Delicious Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies with Maraschino Cherries will become one of your favorite Christmas cookies with red and green cherries!

Christmas Cherry Maraschino Shortbread Cookies
Even though it’s Thanksgiving, most food bloggers are thinking about Christmas. Of course, those of you for whom cooking blogging is a full-time job or hobby already have something to do, even if everyone else does it a few weeks later. And with Christmas just a few weeks away, most of you probably only have one thing on your mind: Christmas cookies like the classic chewy chocolate chip cookie.

So all that was left was to start the story with shortbread cookies.In my case, that meant turning the cookie dough into a round log and keeping it alive for my husband. He also eats them raw. And in just an hour and a half, including almost an hour of rest in the fridge, here are my Christmas cookies with maraschino cherries, smiling from the table and tempting me with a beautiful combination of dark chocolate chips and red cherries

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