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Snowball Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
Sifted confectioners` sugar
Colored sprinkles in various colorsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.Beat together softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add water and vanilla extract until combined. Add as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour and pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls. Put on ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for about 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.Add each color sprinkle to confectioners` sugar in a separate bowl. Mix sprinkles and confectioners` sugar together in each bowl. Roll cooled cookies in sugar mixture.Yields about 36 cookies.

Spicy dads
Spicy DadsA spicy version of the commercial variety.1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 2 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup coconut (Upload by user)

Snowy pecan cookies
Snowy Pecan Cookies5 dozen4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup vegetable oil2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecansConfectioners` sugar (Upload by user)

Snow-covered almond crescents
Snow Covered Almond Crescents1 cup margarine or butter, softened3/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt (opt)1 cup QUAKER Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)1/2 cup finely chopped almondsAddition (Upload by user)

Sweet tooth snowballs
Sweet Tooth Snowballs2 cups prepared baking mix1 cup applesauce1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1 eggOil for frying1/2 cup confectioner`s sugar or sugarCombine baking mix, applesauce, nutmeg and egg.Drop by teaspoonsful into deep hot oil. Cook until golden brown. Remove with a (Upload by user)

Triple chocolate oatmeal orange spice cookies
Triple Chocolate Oatmeal Orange Spice Cookies3 1/3 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 heaping tablespoons unsweetened dark Dutch cocoa powder Grated orange peel of 3 medium or 2 large, &nb (Upload by user)

Starburst jellybean bites
Starburst Jellybean BitesEach colorful bite delights with an assortment of jellybeans. They`re perfect for Easter events or special springtime get togethers. 2 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup butter, soft1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon (Upload by user)

White chocolate and cashew thins
White Chocolate and Cashew ThinsThese cookies are really thin and crunchy. Try eating them with ice cream.4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) slightly salted butter, softened 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped fine 1/3 cup all purpose (Upload by user)

Sitting on a ritz
Sitting on a Ritz4 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup (1/2) stick margarine1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups powdered sugar1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup diced dates1/2 cup chopped pecans1 box Ritz crackersCook milk, dates and pecans over low heat un (Upload by user)

Zucchini whoopie pies
Zucchini Whoopie Pies2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Upload by user)

Stuffed butter date cookies
Stuffed Butter Date Cookies1 pound soft pitted dates48 walnut halves1 cup (2 sticks) butter3 cups packed brown sugar4 eggs2 cups sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking sodaStuff each date with (Upload by user)
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Salted peanut cookies
Salted Peanut Cookies1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup crushed corn flakes 1 cup salted peanuts (Upload by user)
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Smucker`s jelly cookies
Smucker`s Jelly Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Smucker`s preserves (any flavor)In a large bowl, cream together butter and suga (Upload by user)
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Soft snickerdoodles
Soft Snickerdoodles1 cup soft shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons granulated sugarMix shortening, sugar and eggs; (Upload by user)
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Stained glass cookies
Stained Glass Cookies1 cup margarine3/4 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned; uncooked)3/4 cup finely chopped nuts3/4 cup strawberry preserves3/4 cup a (Upload by user)
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Snickers peanut butter cookies
Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 20 fun si (Upload by user)
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Sand tarts
Sand Tarts1 cup butter1/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups pecans, finely chopped2 cups sifted all purpose flourConfectioners� sugarCream butter until soft. Add sugar, pecans and flour, mixing well. Shape into balls or crescents and bake at 300 degrees F on ungreased bak (Upload by user)