Candy Cane Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. peppermint extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 3 cups flour 1/2 tsp. liquid red food coloring 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes 1/2 cup granulated...

Hanukkah Doughnuts

Variation 1: Jelly Filled Doughnuts 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups flour 1/2 cup jam, or preserves oil, for frying...

Silver Moon and Star Sugar Cookies

1 3/4 C. unbleached flour 1 Tbsp. butter flavoring 2 tsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. malted milk powder 1/4 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg 1/4 C. Land O Lakes Light Butter 1/4 C. nonfat sour cream 1 C. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 egg...

Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail Sauce: 1 pint chili sauce 2 ounces tomato juice 2 ounces prepared horseradish 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dry mustard Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce Combine all ingredients and...

Easy Red Velvet Cake

1 package (18 1/4 oz.) fudge marble cake mix 1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 bottle (1 oz.) red food coloring 1 tsp. vanilla Frosting 5 Tbl. flour 1 cup milk 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup...

Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments

2/3 C. margarine 1/2 C. granulated sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 C. molasses 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 C. flour 1. Cream together margarine...

Sand Art Brownies and Other Food Gifts

Sand Art Brownies 2/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plus 1/8 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 cup flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup vanilla flavored baking chips Walnuts to fill jar...

Smoked Almond-Cheddar Cheese Ball

1 C. finely shredded cheddar cheese 3 ounces cream cheese 2 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. milk 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 2 dashes hot sauce 1/2 pound smoked almonds, finely chopped 1. Bring cheese and butter to room...

Sharon’s Microwave Caramels

1/2 C. white butter 1/2 C. white corn syrup 1/2 C. white sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. sweetened condensed milk 1/2 C. pecans, chopped (optional) 1. Using microwave-safe dish or large measure, melt butter. 2. Add...

Mexican Meatloaf

1 lb. lean ground beef 1 sleeve saltine crackers, finely crushed 1 egg 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder or one clove garlic minced fine 1 cup salsa (mild or hot) 1 Tbl. prepared mustard 2 cups cheddar...