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Ginger Spice Shortbread

If you’re a fan of rich, buttery shortbread, here’s a yummy way to make it for the holidays! This Ginger Spice Shortbread has a warm, gingery flavor and the same delicious, buttery taste that shortbread cookies are known for. And the red, green, and white coarse decorating sugar on top gives them a nice finishing…
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Cranberry-Pistachio Bark

Here’s a really easy and yummy treat for the holidays—Cranberry-Pistachio Bark! Made with white chocolate, dried cranberries, and pistachios, this Christmasy treat has a red-and-green color theme that makes an easy holiday dessert or snack. It’s also great for parties and get-togethers, and makes a yummy food gift at Christmastime.
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Maple Cinnamon Raisin Granola

If you’re looking for fall and winter breakfast or brunch ideas, this Maple Cinnamon Raisin Granola is great for this time of year! I love homemade granola, and it’s fun experimenting with different variations and flavors. So this granola has some fall-inspired flavors like maple syrup, cinnamon, and raisins.
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Pumpkin Pound Cake Loaves

When I make pound cake, I usually use butter in the recipe. But I found that when I tried making some pumpkin pound cake in loaf form, the edges browned quite a bit. When I googled for some answers as to why the edges browned, I found that butter can sometimes cause brown edges, and…
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Book Review: Christmas Miracles

I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is to sit down with some hot cocoa or tea and read good Christmas stories! If you enjoy doing that too, or know someone who does, then this book would be a…
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Mayflower Munch Mix

Here’s a fun, easy, sweet-and-salty snack that’s perfect to enjoy as Thanksgiving approaches. It’s a yummy mix of Corn Chex™ cereal, candy corn, dried cranberries, pretzel sticks, and M&Ms® candy. Each ingredient represents something that ties into the First Thanksgiving, so it’s a great way to help celebrate this special time of year!
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