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Briana’s Peanut Butter Balls

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Briana usually makes 1/2 recipe which makes 40-50 balls. They tasted just like a peanut butter cup! YUM! Briana’s Peanut Butter Balls 2 sticks butter melted 1 cup flake coconut 1 tsp vanilla 1 lb powdered sugar 2 cups graham … Continue reading →

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Lizzie’s Shortbread Cookies

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Lizzie makes these cookies every year as presents for friends and family. They are very pretty in a cellophane bag with a nice ribbon and very easy to make. Lizzie’s Shortbread Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s Spritz

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

One year we went house to house learning how to make a special cookie from each family in our troop. Colleen taught us how to make Spritz cookies. They were fun because you got to squeeze them out of a … Continue reading →

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Colleen’s Snickerdoodles

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Colleen and her dad enjoy baking. He has done lots of gourmet cooking and Colleen has learned a lot from him. When we went to her house she taught us how to make her favorite Snickerdoodles! Colleen’s Snickerdoodles 2 sticks … Continue reading →

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Holly Berry Bars

Posted on December 2, 2011 by debbie

Another simple variation on the delicious Magic Cookie Bars. This one has a little dried cranberry to give it a little Christmas color. Holly Berry Bars Contributed by Phyllis at Studio 627 ½ cup butter

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Lemon Butter Pound Cake Bars

Posted on December 2, 2011 by debbie

These bars are easy to make,  lemony and so pretty on a tray of goodies! Lovely with tea and they’ll be a big hit at a cookie exchange party. Contributed by Mindy  Merrell Lemon Butter Pound Cake Bars 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars

Posted on December 2, 2011 by debbie

These are really easy to make and so chewy and delicious you’ll want to make them again and again! They’re also called 5 layer bars when made with walnuts. Our S’mores cookies are a variation of this treat. Contributed by Dianne … Continue reading →

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Mint Chocolate Meringues

Posted on December 2, 2011 by debbie

By Barb Ford “It’s going to be the very best Christmas ever—we’ll have all the traditional Christmas goodies and we’ll die of exhaustion in the process.” Well, think about it.  What really made Christmas great when you were a child?  … Continue reading →

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Original Girl Scout Cookies

Posted on December 2, 2011 by debbie

There are many stories about how the tradition of selling GS cookies first got started and just as many recipes. I’ve tried several and this one is the best tasting and easiest to make. It’s a crispy, buttery, roll out … Continue reading →

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S’mores Cookies

Posted on December 2, 2011 by debbie

This is a delicious variation on the 5 layer bar cookie. Graham cracker crust, chocolate, caramel, nuts and marshmallow. How can you go wrong with ingredients like that?! S’mores Bar Cookies This is the classic 5 layer bar, that you … Continue reading →

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