This Is Our Most Popular Holiday Cookie Recipe of All Time

This festive recipe was submitted to the Taste of Home Test Kitchen by Denise Wheeler, and over 200 readers have given it a 5-star rating. Yield: About 2-1/2 dozen cookies Ingredients For the cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch For the frosting: 2 tablespoons … Read more

Cookie Dough Dip

Ingredients1/4 Cup Butter Unsalted1/2 Cup brown Sugar1 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla8 oz Cream Cheese3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar1 cup Chocolate Chips Semisweet Mini Instructions In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue to cook until just starting to brown. Remove from heat and pour into another bowl to cool. Beat the cream cheese, … Read more

Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

INGREDIENTS – For the pie:1 large lemon4 large eggs½ cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla1½ cups sugar1 (9 inch) piecrust, unbaked (I used a frozen deep dish)– For the topping: (optional)1 cup whipping cream2 Tablespoons sugarINSTRUCTIONS Take your pie crust out of the freezer or make your own. I used a frozen deep dish pie crust … Read more

Strawberry Heaven

INGREDIENTS:SERVINGS 151 angel food cake1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip8 ounces cream cheese1 cup sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced3 tablespoons cornstarch1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup water DIRECTIONS:Combine in medium saucepan 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, Jello, lemon juice, and water.Cook over medium heat, stirring … Read more

HOMEMADE PECAN SANDIES

INGREDIENTS:2 sticks butter, unsalted (1/2 lb., softened)1 cup vegetable oil1 cup sugar, granulated1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted)2 eggs (large)1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups flour, all purpose (500 gr.)1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon salt2 cups pecans (chopped)1/2 cup sugar, granulated (for decoration) How to make it : Preheat oven to 325 degrees … Read more

BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM MINI-CHEESECAKES

For the crust:16 whole Oreo, finely ground in food processor3 tablespoons melted butter For the filling:16 oz (2-8-oz pkg) cream cheese1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 1/3 cups sour cream3 Tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly For the ganache glaze:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons … Read more

Italian No Bake Cake

Ingredients 1 can crushed pineapples1 can Condensed sweetened milk1 packages Coconut flakes1/4 cup Lemon juice1 box Nilla Wafers8 oz Cool Whip1 small cherries (jar)1 cup pecans (optional)Instructions Layer the bottom of a 9×13 (3- quart) Baking Dish with Vanilla Wafers.Mix in a bowl the lemon juice and condensed milk, then add the pineapples and mix … Read more

Pig Pickin’ Cake

Ingredients:1 pkg yellow cake mix11 oz can(s) mandarin oranges, undrained1 stick butter, melted1/4 c vegetable oil4 large eggs1 – 8 oz can(s) crushed pineapple (juice used for cake and pineapple used for frosting)12 oz whipped topping, thawed3.4 oz box of instant french vanilla or pistachio pudding (i use the french vanilla)1 – 1 1/2 c … Read more

Peppermint Brownie Pie

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, choppedPastry for a Single-Crust Pie3 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp vanilla1 cup mint-flavor semisweet chocolate pieces – OR – 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1/2 tsp peppermint extractWhipped cream, for servingCrushed candy canes, for serving How to make it1.  In a small … Read more

New Orleans Style Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS: SERVINGS 16-20Bread Pudding:10 ounces loaf stale French bread, crumbled (if you use fresh french bread reduce milk to 3 cups) or 6 -8 cups any type crumbled bread (if you use fresh french bread reduce milk to 3 cups)2 cups sugar (granulated)1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted3 eggs2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract1 cup raisins1 cup … Read more