Category Archives: Christmas

Christmas Wassail

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Michie

Christmas Wassail 5 apples 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup port 4 12-ounce bottles of ale or dark beer, plus 1/4 cup 4 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves 1 Lemon, zest only 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground all … Continue reading →

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Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies (Spritzgeback)

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Michie

I remember so vividly making spritz cookies (spritzgebäck.) at Christmas every year.  I loved making the tree shaped ones, as well as the stars.  We always made trees, stars, wreaths, and camels.  And always used food coloring — red, green, … Continue reading →

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Easy Cherry Almond White Chocolate Fudge

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Michie

December has always been the time to make all those delicious recipes you’ve saved up for the Christmas season.   And this, in my house, is one of those. I first had cherry almond fudge at my Mothers house one year … Continue reading →

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Pecan Butter Cookies

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Michie

These cookies are an annual Christmas tradition.  I’ve been making these since I was about 10 years old.  My son and I make them together every Christmas Eve.   Pecan Butter Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon vanilla1 … Continue reading →

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Ohio Buckeye Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Michie

Something yummy to make for the holiday season. Of course, it contains peanut butter!!!! This is a candy that originated in Ohio, and spread over the mid-west. A friend on IRC, who is from Ohio, shared the recipe (and the … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Bars

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Michie

There really is such a thing as heaven in your mouth, and when you taste these, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I always make these around the holidays, and this year will be no different.  This time I’ll take … Continue reading →

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