25 DAY'S OF BAKING.....
Sugar Cookie Frosting
"Add food coloring to decorate your favorite sugar cookies."
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.
Creamy Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Directions
- Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.
Gingerbread Cookies for the Holidays
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Big Soft Ginger Cookies
Servings 24
"These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite."
Soft Christmas Cookies
Servings 48
Peanut Butter Cookies IX
Servings 48
"I've always loved the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, so this cookie is a hit with me. Everyone who tries them wants the recipe."
Oatmeal Chocolate Coconut Chewy
"A chewy oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. Great with or without nuts and coconut."
Fudge
"I double the recipe and put in a glass baking dish (9x13 inches). Nice for holidays . . . Keep it for a secret and family and friends will think you worked forever on it . . . (smiles). You can also use peanut butter chips and make peanut butter fudge."
Fudge Chunkies
"As a pastry chef, I have tried countless recipes for chocolate cookies. I haven't found another cookie that is better than this. They can be made without using a mixer. No need to exercise self-control - enjoy them with reckless abandon!"
JIF® Buckeyes
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies
"The subtle taste of orange is an unexpected, but delightful surprise in these oatmeal and dried cranberry cookies."
Best Brownies
"These brownies always turn out!"
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
"These cookies have a sweet peanut butter cup center."
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
"My children always loved this cake. They are grown now, but when they come home they ask me to have "the cake" made. It is an easy recipe."
OREO® Triple Layer Chocolate Pie
Holiday Eggnog Pie
"If you have ever had a traditional Buttermilk Pie then you will love this pie with its holiday twist! You can also add a splash of brandy or brandy extract for a little kick."
Carrot Cake
"I've tried many carrot cakes, and this is my favorite recipe. If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out."
Easy Rum Cake
"This is an easy cake with a rum glaze. Enjoy!"
Pumpkin Pecan White Chocolate Cookies
"Sort of cake-like, pumpkin cookies with pecans and white chocolate chips."
Basic Cheesecake
"A basic thick cheesecake. Serve with your favorite fruit topping."
Cinnamon Rolls
"These are gobbled up as soon as family sees them. I'll never try another cinnamon roll recipe, because I think these are the best. Note: These are wonderful fresh, but they don't freeze well."
Pecan Pie Cake
"A very rich and moist cake. Can be made with any flavored cake mix, but we like the butter pecan."
Chocolate Mint Brownies
"Moist brownies are topped with a layer of mint creme and a rich chocolate glaze for a tempting treat any time of year."
Peppermint Snowballs
"This is a great-tasting cookie and it's always very pretty on the Christmas table!"
Cocoa Rum Balls
"This delicious smooth confection is an impressive dessert for the holidays. These are wonderful for parties, and perfect for holiday gifts to your loved ones. A half cup of orange juice plus one teaspoon of freshly grated orange peel can be substituted for the rum in this recipe."
