Peppermint Snowballs1 1/4 cups crushed peppermint candies (about 45 round candies) 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 c

Colored Snowballs1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (NO substitutions) 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)Colored sugar (red, green, blue, yellow, pink, etc.)p

Poinsettia Cookies1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 cup confectioners` sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon saltRed decorating sugar, for garnishCream b

Holiday Peppermint BarsuCrust/u3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon milk 11/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk chocolate chipsuFrosting/u4 cups confectioners`

Amish Christmas Cookies1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup light molasses 1 egg, beaten 4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmegPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Greas

Candy Cane Cookies2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners` sugar1 egg1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon vanilla extractRed food coloringCrushed peppermint candyPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Christmas Biscotti in a Jar3/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries 3/4 cup chopped shelled green pistachios 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 teaspoons baking powder 2/3 cup Vanilla SugarLayer the ingredients in a 1 quart canning jar.

Heirloom Holiday Fruit Drops1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup buttermilk or 1/4 cup water 1 egg 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup candied cherries, cut in half 1 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup ch

Santa`s Whiskers1 cup butter or margarine1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup flaked coconut2 1/2 cups sifted flour3/4 cup chopped candied cherries1/2 cup finely chopped pecansCream butter and sugar. Blend in milk an

Cranberry Buttons2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups freshly ground cranberries1 cup vegetable shortening 3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon bakin

Chocolate Cherry Kris Kringles1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 20 to 25 maraschino cherries 20 to 25 chocolate chips, plus 1 cup chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.C

Fruitcake Cookies1/2 cup butter 4 eggs 1/2 pound candied cherries 1/2 pound candied pineapple 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all purpose flour 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons milk 6 cups chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 box

Praline Lace Cookies1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (175 mL) corn syrup 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour 5 tablespoons (75 g) ground almonds 2 tablespoons (30 mL) triple sec liqueur Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (189 de

Swedish Christmas RosettesDivide this batter in half. Add red food coloring to one half and green to the other. After the rosettes are fried, dust the red ones in confectioners` sugar mixed with cherry gelatin and the green ones in confectioners` sugar mixed with lime gelatin.uB

Toffee SlicesuBase/u1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups flouruToffee Filling/u1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extractuChocolate Drizzle/u3

Coffee Liqueur Cookies2 eggs 2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 t

Venetian Christmas Cookies1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, crushed1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 cup nuts, chopped1 cup shredded coconut1 cup candied red and green cherries, chopped1 cup confectioners` sugarCombine all ingredients except the confect

Candy Cane Puffs2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)1 cup confectioners` sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract8 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, melted1/2 cup finely cr

Chocolate Teddy BearsSource: Hershey`s iMake It Chocolate!/i2/3 cup butter or margarine*1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 eggs2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa or Dutch process cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 te

Christmas Casserole Cookies2 eggs1 cup granulated sugar1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup snipped dates1 cup flaked coconut1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extractBeat eggs well. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Stir in the remaining ingredie

Christmas Almond Shortbread1 cup butter, softened2 teaspoons almond extract1/2 cup granulated sugar6 drops green food color2 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flourIn large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, almond extract and food color until

Cranberry Brown Sugar Cookies2 cups dark brown sugar (packed)1 cup butter, softened2 eggs1/2 cup sour cream3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup dried

Fruit and Spice Magic Cookie Barshis Eagle Brand best loved classic is a favorite of kids and adults for it`s deliciously unique taste. Eagle Brand is the magic ingredient in this easy cookie bar recipe.Yield: 24 pieces1/2 cup butter or margarine1 1/2 cups graham cracke

Iced Spiced Ginger Bars2 cups all purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup hot coffee1 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup molasses2 eggsbr

Sugared Almond Sticks2/3 cup unblanched almonds, ground 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup sifted all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 unbeaten egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon almond extractHeat oven to 350 degrees F./p

White Christmas CrinklesSource: Better Homes and Gardens1 (4 ounce) white baking bar1/3 cup butter or margarine1 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all pu

Bars o` Gold1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar1 cup quick oats3/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup margarine1 egg1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped walnutsCombine all ingredients except n

Blackberry Cheesecake BarsuCrust/u1 (5 ounce) package graham crackers    (about 10 or 11 crackers)1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons melted butterPreheat the oven to 275 degrees F, with one shelf in the middle of the oven and one shelf lower.

Blueberry Granola Bars1/2 cup honey1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats2 cups fresh blueberriesPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 inch square baking pan.

Apple Cheddar Granola Bars3/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup apple juice2 eggs1/4 cup oil2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups regular or low fat granola2 cups (8 ounces) grated Cheddar cheesePreheat oven to 350 degrees

Bingo Bars3 eggs2 cups granulated sugar1 1/4 cups oil2 cups flour1 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1 small jar strained applesauce baby food1 small jar strained apricots baby food1 small jar strained carrots baby food1 cup chopped pecans

Amaretto Cheesecake Bars1 cup all purpose flour1/3 cup brown sugar, packed6 tablespoons butter, softened8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1/4 cup granulated sugar1 egg4 tablespoons amaretto1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 tablespoons almonds, chopped

Black Walnut Bars1 1/2 cups honey graham cracker crumbs1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milkPinch of saltPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.Put graham cracker crumbs and black walnuts into a medium size bowl. Slowly add condensed

Butterscotch Banana Bars1/2 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 3 ripe bananasIn a bowl, combine margarine or but

Bee`s Knees Bars1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips1/2 cup slivered or slice

Butter Pecan Turtle BarsuCrust/u4 cups all purpose flour 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup softened butter 2 cups pecan halves or piecesuCaramel/u1 1/2 cups butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 350 degree

Almond Butterscotch BarsSource: Blue Diamond Almonds1 cup softened butter 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1 cup butterscotch morsels 1 cup blanched slivered alm

Butterscotch Cream Cheese Bars1 (10 ounce) package butterscotch chips1/2 cup butter2 cups graham cracker crumbs8 ounces cream cheese1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1 cup chopped pecanIn a medium saucepan, melt but

Black Forest Oatmeal Bars (WW)1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats br

Almond Raspberry BarsuBase/u3/4 cup all purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoon chopped almonds 1 teaspoon almond extract2/3 cup raspberry jam uTopping/u4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 7 tablespo