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Baklava Phyllo Cups
A perfect sweet and salty tailgating appetizer as well as the showstopper on any Christmas cookie platter! These golden gems are so versatile, customizable and ADDICTING! I have made these for birthdays, cookouts, Christmas cookie platters, tailgating, family gatherings and showers! I get asked for this recipe all of the time…..so, it is nice to finally provide a platform for others to reach all of my recipes at their disposal…..and not have to continue writing them down for everyone. I absolutely LOVE traditional baklava, however, those that have made baklava, know how time consuming it can be. My baklava cups are faster to make, easier to handle and STILL taste…
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Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery with a touch of tang! Raspberry and almond are two flavors that will ALWAYS compliment each other! I absolutely LOVE raspberries…..so, it is only fitting that include a raspberry cookie in my Christmas baking line-up! I do not like overly sugary desserts…..I want a delectable balance. The raspberry jam provides enough sweetness in this cookie to satisfy any sweet-tooth craving! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt until combined; set aside. Using a stand mixer (with a paddle attachment), beat on medium-high speed the butter, sugar and almond extract until fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the dry ingredients into the…
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Russian Tea Cookies
One of my absolute favorite cookies! This cookie right here is what I lived for to see in my lunch box days leading up to Christmas break back in the day…..😬 way back in the day. These amazing cookies have many names…..snowballs…..wedding cookies…..with all the variations and recipe change-ups you can think of! However, this recipe…..runs in the fam! Definitely one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes…..buttery…..nutty…..powdered sugary…..SO GOOD! This recipe is SUPER simple but…..the cookie dough does require refrigeration for four hours before baking. In a stand mixer (with a paddle attachment), cream the butter and sugar. Add the water and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Slowly add the flour…
