Christmas Plum Pudding1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 6 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup chopped citron 1 1/2 cups pitted prunes, chopped 1/2 cup dark raisins 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups

Christmas TrifleSource: I got this recipe years ago in a Holiday Cookbook in the children`s section of the library. I have made it many times. Love it.I do not make the sponge cake recipe, but make a yellow or French vanilla cake from a mix. Then I make little sandwiches out of the cake, s

Christmas Eve Rainbow1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip1 cup chopped almonds18 vanilla wafers, crumbled1 gallon rainbow sherbet, slightly softened so spreadableOptional cherries, coconut, etc. Mix Cool Whip, nuts and wafers. Spread 1/2 of mixture in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread

No Bake Eggnog Cheesecake1 1/4 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers (30 wafers)3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted1/3 cup granulated sugar1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 cup canned or dairy eggnog4 beaten egg yolks1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg16 ounces cream

Holiday Harlequin Fudge1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Brandy or pineapple juice 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons butter 16 large marshmallows, quartered 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate bits 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup white chocolate,

Rum Raisin Fudge1/2 cup raisins2 tablespoons rum2 cups granulated sugar1/3 cup milk1/3 cup half and half2 tablespoons light corn syrup2 tablespoons rum2 tablespoons margarine or butterButter a loaf pan. Mix raisins and 2 tablespoons rum; reserve. Cook r

Super Liqueur BallsThese are an adults only candy!2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers1 cup confectioners` sugar1/4 cup almond paste2 1/2 tablespoons Kahl?a2 1/2 tablespoons Grand Marnier2 1/2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream2 tablespoons white corn syrupbr

Walnut Rum Crunc 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1 cup dark rum2 cups walnut halvesLine large baking sheet with aluminum foil.Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and rum in medium size heavy saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium high

Christmas Delight Candy1/2 pound marshmallows 1 small package figs1/2 pound dates, stoned 1/2 pound blanched almonds1/2 cup pecans or walnuts1 cup shredded coconut1 small jar maraschino cherriesMelt marshmallows over hot water until very soft. Grind figs, d

Sugar Plums1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup pecans 1/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons grated coconut, divided1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dried apples 2 tablespoons kirsch liqueurIn a food processor, fitted with steel chopping blade, finely chop apricots, pecans, 1/4 c

Magic Rum BallsMakes 48.3 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup rum Confectioners` sugar or colored or chocolate sprinklesCombine wafer crumbs and nuts. Add sweetened condensed milk

Peppermint Patties1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon saltRed food coloringCream butter; add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add e

Berry Christmas Fudge8 ounces cream cheese2 pounds confectioners` sugar1 teaspoon almond extractChristmas green paste food coloring1 cup chopped almonds1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen), rinsed and drainedIn a bowl, mash cream cheese until light and fluffy. G

Christmas Marshmallow Balls1/2 pound marshmallows, melted 1/2 pound candied cherries (half green, half red)1/4 pound blanched almonds 1/2 pound coconutWater, if neededMelt marshmallows in a double boiler. Remove from heat. Put cherries and almonds through food grin

Missouri ColonelsCr?me de menthe adds Christmas color and peppermint flavor to the creamy centers of these chocolate dipped candies.4 cups sifted confectioners` sugar, divided1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup green cr?me de menthe 1 (6 ou

Christmas MiceFrom the kitchen of FootsieBearI found these in the Country Woman Christmas issue. (The original instructions listed the ingredients to make 24 mice. I made 33 because that`s how many cherries were in the jar, so that`s what I`m basing these instructions on.) This is

Chocolate Candy Cane StirrersYields 50 coated canes.NOTES: To avoid a white "bloom" on cooling chocolate, be careful not to overheat it. If you need to re melt chocolate, add a little fresh chopped chocolate. About 1/2 the chocolate or candy coating will be left after di

Mexican MiceSource: 2nd place winner Chicago Tribune cookie contest1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar, plus more for dusting 2 cups flour 1 cup finely ground pecans 1/4 teaspoon salt Chow mein noodles,

Christmas Fruit Rolls1 pound dates 1 large bag marshmallows 1 cup nuts, chopped 1 pound graham crackers, crushed 1 small bottle red maraschino cherries1 small bottle green maraschino cherries1 cup whipping cream or 1 package Dream Whip 3 ounces cream cheese/p

Christmas Fruit Balls1 1/2 cups prunes, cooked and pitted1 1/2 cups pitted dates3/4 cup dried apricots1/2 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts1/4 cup granulated sugar or an equal amount    of artificial sweetener1/4 cup concentrated orange juice, thawedbr

Holiday Rum Balls3 cups finely crushed vanilla or chocolate wafers1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 1/3 cups (1 can) sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup rumCandy making chocolateCombine first four ingredients and blend well. Chill for 1 hour.Shape into balls. Melt c

Napa Valley Chocolate Chocolate Candy Cane StirrersAt Napa Valley Chocolates in St. Helena, California, Candy Dreyer delights in creating special holiday sweets, often with a touch of humor that brings out the smiles. Favorites with her customers are these chocolate dipped peppermint can

Napa Valley Chocolate Marshmallow SnowmenAt Napa Valley Chocolates in St. Helena, California, Candy Dreyer delights in creating special holiday sweets, often with a touch of humor that brings out the smiles. Favorites with her customers are these marshmallow snowmen.NOTES: Buy can

Christmas Plum Pudding with Brandied Cider SauceAlthough often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version uses butter instead of the traditional suet and can be made with your choice of candied fruit, currants, or raisins.

Christmas Caramel CrunchMakes 10 cups.4 cups popped popcorn 4 cups mini pretzels 2 cups pecan halves 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon baking sodaPreheat oven to 275 d

Sugar PlumsSource: iYankee Magazine: The Magazine of New England Living/i1 cup raisins 1 cup bite size pitted prunes 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup currants 1 cup candied cherries, dried cherries or dried cranberries 1 cup walnuts 1/2 to 3/4 cup confectioner�

White Christmas FudgeSource: dominosugar.comMakes 36 squares.2 1/2 cups Domino Confectioners` Sugar2/3 cup milk1/4 cup butter or margarine12 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)3/4 cup dried cherries, cranberries

Almond Coconut Christmas Balls1 1/2 cups confectioners` sugar 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, divided2 tablespoons cream 1/3 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon melted butterRed food coloringGreen food coloringMix together the confectioners` sugar, 1 cup coco

Candy Cane Swizzle SticksSource: iSouthern Living/i4 (2 ounce) vanilla bark coating squares, chopped and meltedGreen food coloring paste 12 large candy canesToppings: holiday sprinkles, colored sugarsStir together melted chocolate coating and desired amount

Christmas Fudge2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup half and half1/3 cup white corn syrup 1/3 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup candied red cherries, halved1/2 cup candied green pineapple, diced 1 cup broken walnuts 1 cup halved pe

Five Minute Fudge Wreat (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate morsels 9 ounces (3/4 of a 12 ounce bag) butterscotch morsels 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8 ounce) can walnut halves 1/2 cup currantsRed and green candied cher

Holiday Wreat 1/2 tablespoons margarine5 ounces marshmallows (approximately 20)    or 2 cups miniature marshmallows3 cups crisp rice cereal1 container ready to spread vanilla frostingA few drops of green food coloring2 pounds M&M`s Plain Choco

Mint Meringue Trees2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon mint extract 1/4 teaspoon green food coloringDecorating candiesBeat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy and double. Beat in

Reindeer Toffee1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup brown sugar 5 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 pound butter or margarineMix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Put in microwave on HIGH until it bubbles about 5 minutes.Stir, then boil for 12 minutes, stirri

Chocolate Cinnamon Stirrers2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon flavored oil 24 (4 inch long) cinnamon sticksIn a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in flavored oil. Dip about 2/3 of each cinnamon stick into melted

Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening 16 peppermint candy canes or sticksCrushed hard peppermint candy or miniature chocolate chipsLine a baking sheet with wax paper.Heat chocolate chips and shortening in a 1 quart

Chocolate Dipped Marzipan Balls (German Christmas Candy)2 (8 ounce) cans almond paste 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons amaretto, divided4 teaspoons almond extract, divided 4 cups confectioners` sugar 1 cup cornstarch 16 ounces Hershey`s special dark chocolate

SugarplumsSource: Winston Salem Journal December 16, 19986 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more sugar for coating1/4 cup light corn syrup1/3 cup apple juice*2 1/2 cups finely ground vanilla wafers1 cup finely chopped pecansbr

Christmas Candy2 pounds white chocolate 1 cup creamy peanut butter 4 cups Cheerios 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups peanutsMelt chocolate. Add peanut butter; blend well. Add Cheerios, marshmallows and peanuts. Drop onto wax paper lined cookie sheet.

Coconut Rum Balls1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, crushed 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup rum In a large bowl, combine vanilla wafers, walnuts and coconut. Mix well. Add sweetened condensed