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Coconut Buttons

1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon coconut extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 tablespoon shortening

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Cherry Poppy Seed Twinks

1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1/2 cup cherry preserves

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Swedish Angel Crisps

1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup chopped nuts sugar for rolling cookie balls

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Peppermint Patty Surprise

1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup white sugar 2 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 12 ounces mint flavored chocolate chips 1 (13 ounce) package of mini peppermint patties

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Cinnamon Toffee Bars

1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped pecans 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

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Bars

White Chocolate Orange Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts

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Snow Flakes

1 cup butter flavored shortening 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange zest 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Cranberry Fudge

1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1 cup Craisins (optional) 1 (6- or 7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme/fluff (may substitute 2 cups mini-marshmallows) 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup cranberry juice concentrate 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter

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Mammaw’s Peanut Butter Fudge

9 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup buttermilk 5 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Date Nut Roll

2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Pecan Butter Balls

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon water (or dark rum, bourbon or brandy) 2 cups all-purpose flour 8 ounces (about 2 cups) pecan pieces, finely chopped, but not ground, in the food processor 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, for finishing 2 cookie…

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Macadamia Lime Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons strained lime juice 3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) macadamia nuts, chopped, but not ground, in the food processor Granulated sugar for rolling the cookies before baking 2 cookie sheets or jelly…

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Stained-Glass Cookies

About 10 ounces sour ball candies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Shortbread Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar Bare pinch salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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Crazy Mamie Fudge

1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 (11 1/2-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon imitation butter flavor (optional) 2 (7-ounce) jars marshmallow creme/fluff or 4 cups mini-marshmallows 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter, chilled 2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) or one 8-ounce bag 1 can (12-ounce) evaporated milk…

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Skaarup’s Eggnog Fudge

Butter-flavored nonstick spray 1 cup eggnog (full strength — no “lite” eggnogs) 3 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups mini-marshmallows 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 cup ( 1/4 stick) butter or margarine, chilled 6 ounces white chips or 6 ounces butterscotch chips 1 cup chopped almonds (optional)

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Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge

4 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 1/4 cups milk 4 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups chopped walnuts

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Christmas Berry Mocha Fudge

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 heaping tablespoon instant coffee 1 (10-ounce) Hershey’s raspberry chocolate chips 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Sexton’s Brunswick Stew

2 pounds chicken, ground or very small dice 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 (14.75-ounce) can cream-style corn 1 (15-ounce) can lima beans 1/2 bunch celery, cut in small dice 2 medium onions, small dice 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup Worcestershire…

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Soups & Stews

Buttermilk Fudge

2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

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Master Recipe for Butter Cookies

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but still firm 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Blue Willow Squares

1 box yellow cake mix 1/4 pound butter 1 cup chopped pecans 1 egg 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 pound package confectioners’ sugar

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December 6, 2000

Bars

Heavenly Hash Squares

Cake: 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour 4 Tablespoons cocoa 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Topping: 4 Tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 pound box confectioners’ sugar 5 ounces mini marshmallows

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December 6, 2000

Bars

Baking Mix Cookies for Gift Jars

For Hazelnut Cookies: 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and cooled completely 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup biscuit and baking mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup biscuit and baking mix For White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies: 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips 1/2 cup…

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Smoked Salmon Pinwheels With Spinach and Montrachet

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces Montrachet or other mild goat cheese crumbled 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoons capers, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 large flour tortillas, 9…

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Thai Chicken Skewers

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 3/4 cups light coconut milk 1 1/2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon salt

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Marinated Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas

1 bay leaf 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large garlic clove, crushed 15 to 20 tender young snow peas

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Pepperoni Pinwheels

1/2 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese 3/4 teaspoon dried sage 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed 2 tablespoons honey mustard 1 (3 ounce) package sliced pepperoni 1 egg, lightly beaten

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