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Cuccidati (Sicilian Fig Cookies)

Pastry Filling Topping Heat oven to 350 degrees. Step 1: Make the pastry. In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut the Crisco into the dry ingredients until well incorporated. Add the milk a little at a time until...

Pignoli Cookies

makes 36 16 oz almond paste 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 large egg whites 2 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 cups raw pignoli nuts Preheat over to 350. Pulse almond paste in food processor until broken up...

Cranberry Bread

A traditional sweet and tangy, moist cake that is a staple for Christmas time. Make a double batch and use slightly smaller paper loaf pans to package up as gifts. These also freeze very well so you can take them...

Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever

Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever

Almost easier than a box – and way better. Brought to us by Jodie Webb. 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup Hershey’s cocoa 2 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup...

Fruit Cobbler

Fruit Cobbler

2 cups flour 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 squirt vanilla milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 egg (optional) Fresh Fruit: 2 pounds sliced peaches, apricots, or apples – or mixed berries or cherries....

Apricot Coconut Bites

Apricot Coconut Bites

1 1/2 cups unsulfured dried apricots 1 cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup or more, dark chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted Place apricots, coconut, and coconut oil into a small food...

Pecan Balls

Pecan Balls

Ingredients These cookies are a Christmas time favorite. Be sure not to spend too much time mixing the dough as the heat of your hands will begin to melt the butter and your cookies will end up flatter and softer...