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Friday, December 14, 2012

Holiday Cookie Recipes

Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.

One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes.  Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). Once the milk mixture starts to boil remove from heat and leave cinnamon stick in for a couple of minutes, then remove. Put egg yolks and sugar into a bowl. Using a hand held …

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Let's Make Christmas Cookies

It's time to make like Betty Crocker and fill those cookie tins.

When people say they are going to make Christmas cookies, they rarely mean just one type of cookie. No, the term Christmas cookie covers a lot of territory, or at least it should. If you find that you're stuck in a cookie rut, here are some options that will add variety to your holiday cookie tins. Gingerbread cookies: Few cookies say Christmas more than a gingerbread cookie. There's something about pairing them with a strong cup of coffee that's really tough to top. This recipe from the Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli produces great results with minimal effort. And don't forget, decorating them is half the fun! Snickerdoodles: This is a rich man's version of a butter cookie. A few extra ingredients take it to a whole different level. …

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