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When you come from a family of good cooks, you pay attention when your sister sends you a recipe with “best ever” included in the title! If you’re not a coconut lover, don’t worry — the coconut is more about adding a chewy texture than flavor. INGREDIENTS: About 1 1/2 cups (3/4 lb.) butter, at...
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A no-bake, gluten-free, make-ahead holiday treat, this combination of dried fruit and nuts is both nutritious and delicious. Rolling them in shredded coconut gives them their festive “snowball” appearance. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pitted and snipped dates 2 large eggs, beaten 1/3 cup chopped pistachios, preferably unsalted 1/3 cup...
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Be sure to use the flavorful dried Blenheim apricots from the farmers’ markets. INGREDIENTS: Shortbread Crust: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste* 2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch salt Apricot Filling: 3 cups dried apricots 3 cups water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur Pinch...
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INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sour cream 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons grated orange peel FROSTING 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 to...
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INGREDIENTS: COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (Plugra is best), cut into cubes 3/4 cup unblanched almonds, ground finely 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish FROSTING 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup half-and-half 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2...
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INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 pound butter, room temperature (use a good flavored butter like Kerrygold or Plugra) 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla METHOD: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and butter together until creamy. Add sugar and mix until the dough is creamy and smooth. Add vanilla and blend until the...
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