cornflake holly cookies Ingredients: 1 stick butter  35 large marshmallows  3 cups cornflakes  1 bottle cinnamon candies 1/2 teaspoon vanilla  green food coloring  1 large saucepan  2 tablespoons to stir marshmallows 1. Set out sheet of wax paper 2. Melt butter and marshmallows in large saucepan over medium heat. Add vanilla and green food coloring. Mix well and completely melt all the marshmallows. Add cornflakes and stir gently. 3. Drop tablespoons of the mixture on the wax paper. Dot each with 3 or 4 cinnamon candies. Work quickly when spooning onto waxed paper, as mixture hardens fast. …

whirlaway cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup confectioners sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 large containers of chocolate shots 1. Cream butter, add sugar gradually and cream until fluffy. Blend in vanilla. Add flour to cream mixture. Mix thoroughly. Blend in oats. Dough should be quite stiff. 2. Divide dough in half. Place one half on a piece of wax paper. Roll dough into a 1 1/2 inch wide cylinder.  Do the same to the second half of dough. Once dough is rolled, move aside. 3. Sprinkle 2 1/2 cups of chocolate shots lengthwise on wax paper.  Roll each cylinder of …

Chocolate Dipped Logs & Cookie Balls Ingredients: 1 cup butter  1 cup flour  1/2 cup powdered sugar  1 cup corn starch  1 teaspoon vanilla  1/8 teaspoon salt   1 12 o.z. package dark chocolate chips Chopped nuts (optional) Sprinkles (optional) 1. Sift flour and cornstarch. Cream butter and add powdered sugar gradually into butter. Add vanilla and salt. Then add dry ingredients and mix until well blended. 2. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Shape into balls, logs,or crescents. Place each cookie on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.  Cool …

When it comes to the holidays, bakery-style cookies are a great treat to have on hand and serve when guests pop in to say hello. Next to a glass of milk, Santa won't be able to resist these little delights!Yet, with the rush of the holidays, we all seem a little pressed for time. You'll findthe recipe below is effortless when prepared with the use of a cookie press. I highlyrecommend Wilton's Cookie Pro Ultra II for professional results. You'll soon be saying good-bye bakery cookies and hello to homemade goodness.Santa's Favorites1   cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1   cup granulated sugar2…

chocolate gooey butter cookies Ingredients: 1 8oz. cream cheese (softened) 1 stick butter (softened) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 box chocolate cake mix confectioners sugar for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees  2. In a large bowl,  use mixer to cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in egg and then beat in vanilla. Add cake mix and blend in. 3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up so you can roll the dough into balls. 4. Roll the chilled dough into teaspoon-sized balls and then roll in confectioners sugar. Flour hands if dough sticks. 5. Place balls on ungreased …

horn cookies Ingredients: 1 lb. butter 4 1/2 cups flour 6 tbsp. white sugar 1 1/2 cups pecans (finely chopped) 1 cup confectioners sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Soften butter sticks then place in large bowl. Add 6 tbsp sugar. Mix together well with hands. Add flour and nuts a little bit at a time. Continue mixing until a dough ball is made. 3. Take 1 tsp of dough and roll into a horn (or crescent) shape.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used. Place cookie sheets in oven and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Remove cookies from oven and immediately place on …

Yes, it's only the first day of December, but we know that the holiday parties start early, and you're going to need cookies! We'll be featuring different holiday cookie recipes throughout the month to assist you in your baking. Happy holidays! lemon bon bon cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup confectioners sugar 3/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/4 sifted all purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1. Mix butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Add cornstarch and flour, mixing well. Refrigerate until easy to handle. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Shape dough into 1 inch …

What holiday meal would be complete without the traditional cranberry sauce? Well, move over canned jelly, there's a new sauce in town. Whole cranberries mingle, with sweet figs, tart cherries, and orange-scented port. This is a great recipe to make in advance and makes a perfect hostess gift to bring to the table on Thanksgiving. But, don't stop there; this sauce is perfect for non-traditional meals and is easily paired alongside roasted pork, chicken, ham and duck. Enjoy!Orange-Scented Cranberry & Fig Sauce1   orange1   (12-oz.) bag fresh or frozen cranberries1   1/2 cups water1   cup …

If you find yourself this Thanksgiving preparing dinner for a smaller crowd or have a group that doesn't care for drumsticks or dark meat, this recipe is for you. This turkey breast is moist and fragrant with rosemary, herbs, garlic and a hint of lemon. It will shine as the star on your Thanksgiving table (and will soon be a requested favorite at every special occasion).Rosemary & Herb Roasted Turkey Breast1   6- to 7-lb. bone-in turkey breast2   tbsp. olive oil1   tbsp. softened butter1   tbsp. lemon juice2   garlic cloves, minced2   tsp. dried rosemary leaves2   tsp. sea salt or …

We all crave the finale of Thanksgiving dinner – pumpkin pie!! You'll see I've included some help from the cupboard by using canned pumpkin and a frozen pie crust. Of course, you can make your own pie crust. Though if you're stretched for time and are new to making the perfect dough, there's no shame in getting a little help from the grocery store. The filling to this recipe can even be made the day before, covered and refrigerated. Fill the crust and bake on Thanksgiving Day morning. It can cool and be ready to serve by end of dinner. And that's what we all crave for!Dulce de Leche Pumpkin …