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This mocha mint brownies recipe is brought to you by our friends at Lunchbox. Here we are a few days past Christmas and I’m at the point that if I see another candy cane I may cry. We’ve crafted with them but we still have so many left….it’s making me crazy. SO I decided, why not have a little…
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I know there are many of us who would very much like to bulk up the savings accounts we have. For a rainy day, emergency, vacation, splurge, appliances- the possibilities are endless. So I thought I’d share a 52 weeks savings challenge with you all to get ALL of us thinking about just how much we can actually save with…
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This sour cream sugar cookies recipe is sure to become a family favorite and one you’ll pass down from generation to generation! It is so soft and moist and the hint of nutmeg is perfect for the holidays. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 1 cup sour cream 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 5 1/2 cups flour…
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Caramel Sour Cream Cookies are a great addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Sour cream cookies are so moist, fluffy, and delicious and what isn’t better with a bit of caramel? Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened shortening 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 well beaten egg 1/2 cup sour cream 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp…
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I don’t know about you but we STILL have leftover Halloween candy. In December. I really like to freeze snickers after Halloween for holiday baking- because then I have them on hand for delicious Snickers bar recipes like this one! These Snickers Bar Pillow Cookies are like pillows of delight!! Ingredients: 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese 1/4…
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Time for some Chocolate and Wintergreen Sandwich Cookies today for the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies! I can’t believe how close we are to Christmas! These sandwich cookies are a great holiday treat! The cookie is crisp and has a delicate milk chocolate flavor that is not overpowering. The wintergreen filling pairs nicely with the milk chocolate cookie and…
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