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Christmas Cookies & Candies

Christmas cookies and sweets make great gifts from the kitchen. Simply prepare any of these delectable delicacies and send them off in decorative tins or colored cello bags tied with ribbon. Of course, you'll have to keep some for your own family.

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A Classic Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner is the perfect time to pull out all the stops and show off your cooking skills for all the family and in-laws. Even culinary novices can pull off an impressive spread with any of these variations on classic recipes. Our gift to you is this easy menu planner for every course.

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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them. Maple syrup glaze transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.

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Cranberry-Orange-Nut Cookies

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Crisp, moist and chewy, this cookie created by Georgene Egri of Walnut Creek, California, has the essential ingredients for the holidays: citrus, nuts and cranberries. These cookies travel well for gift-giving and lunchboxes.

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Cranberry-Apple Coffee Cake

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Homey yet festive enough for the holiday season, serve this cake with breakfast, brunch or as a simple dessert.

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Pear & Ginger Cheesecake

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Softened dried pears give this low-fat cheesecake much of its body. For the best taste, let it rest for 24 hours in the refrigerator.

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies

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We can't resist big, soft, fudgy cookies, like those found in glass jars on bake-shop counters. These freeze exceptionally well-layer them in a freezer-safe container between sheets of wax paper; thaw 15 minutes at room...

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Glazed Chocolate-Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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You don't have to have pumpkin pie to still enjoy pumpkin and spice in a Thanksgiving dessert. This tender, moist cake uses pureed pumpkin to replace much of the fat and is delicately seasoned with classic Thanksgiving flavors.

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Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding

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High-quality smoked ham is worth the cost. It infuses the pudding with a smoky flavor that complements the spinach, peppers, rosemary and Gruyere.

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Blueberry & White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies

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These easy cookies are a real snap to make - just stir and bake.

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