Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2009

Yum! Love these cookies. So buttery and delicious. I made three layers Red Yellow and Green. I put the dough on wax paper with wax paper on top it rolls out great. Plus you don't dirty the rolling pin :) After rolling the layers on wax paper it is just a matter of flipping the next layer on to the first. Which is very scary :) I think because of my 3 layers I got less cookies than stated. I got about 36 cookies out of the batch. Will make again (Probably real soon since the family has already ate most of these and they were supposed to be for Christmas.)

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Sugar Cookie Icing

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2009

EXCELLENT recipe! Unusual for me to tweak to such an extent BUT I make mine as per another reviewer with 1 c powdered sugar, 4 t milk, 1 t extract, 1 T corn syrup. I found out that if you substitute 4 t heavy cream instead of milk, you get the PERFECT consistency for bordering/lettering - it's stiff enough to hold it's shape but not difficult in any way to work with & will squeeze through a # 2 icing tip with the greatest of ease! Use milk if you are making flood icing and keep adding milk by 1/2 teaspoonful increments until you achieve the consistency you want. This is the ONLY recipe I use to decorate my cookies - it is AWESOME!!! (Check out my photos of the cookies I have decorated using this tweaked recipe!)

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Trinka G

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Sugar Cookie Icing

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2009

EXCELLENT recipe! Unusual for me to tweak to such an extent BUT I make mine as per another reviewer with 1 c powdered sugar, 4 t milk, 1 t extract, 1 T corn syrup. I found out that if you substitute 4 t heavy cream instead of milk, you get the PERFECT consistency for bordering/lettering - it's stiff enough to hold it's shape but not difficult in any way to work with & will squeeze through a # 2 icing tip with the greatest of ease! Use milk if you are making flood icing and keep adding milk by 1/2 teaspoonful increments until you achieve the consistency you want. This is the ONLY recipe I use to decorate my cookies - it is AWESOME!!! (Check out my photos of the cookies I have decorated using this tweaked recipe!)

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Trinka G

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German Chocolate Fudge

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2009

My family devours this every time I make it!! I make it just as the recipe says and its perfect every time!!

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Erin

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

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Tiramisu

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2009

It was exactly like my first tiramisu that I had while I toured in Italy. I loved the fact that it also had rum. I made this with a little flair. For coffee, I used Starbucks Doubleshot coffee. U the best, Jackie, n keep up the good work.

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Jumbo Fluffy Walnut Apple Muffins

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2009

These are very tasty. I got 18 regular sized muffins out of this recipe. Instead of the topping I used Red and White Sugar crystals. Gave it a nice sweet crunch on top. Also I left out the walnuts since I was making these for a school party. I stirred in about 1/2 cup of cinnamon chips instead. Thanks I will be making these again!

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Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2009

I've been making this recipe for YEARS! It's a holiday favorite to give to family and friends. I do recommend using SALTED butter, as it compliments the sweetness all the other ingredients. I only had unsalted and realized that was the only thing missing from the cookie!

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Bethany

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Pedro, California, USA

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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2009

Was so glad to see these, my son with wheat allergies gave these a super 5 high. I made them as the recipes states and also with a pork eggroll filling.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Baked Potato Soup

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2009

I tripled the recipe and used soy milk, due to allergies, served with cheese, bacon, and chives on the side. Soooooo good!

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Bacon Risotto

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

Oh wow! This is so good. Very easy too. This was the first time I've made risotto. I did use store bought stock which made it a bit to salty. But that is my fault not the recipes. I can't wait to try it with homemade stock. Yummy! Thanks!

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rae

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Coffee Bonbons

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

I love these cookies! I did mix the coffee in with the butter mix then added extra coffee to the flour mix. But I'm a coffee lover :) I didn't have any unsweetened chocolate so I used 1 1/2 T cocoa powder and 1 1/2 t of oil. Set up perfectly. My husband flipped over these cookies.

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Cinnamon, Spice and Everything Nice Cookies

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

These are very good cookies. I used a cup of butter and 1/2c shortening. They came out perfectly. Thanks!

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Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

Very good. Love the crisp outside and the soft middle. Yummy!

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Chocolate Crinkles II

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

Yummy! These are really good. My hubby loves these. Kids too.

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rae

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Kettle Corn

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2009

Yummy. Very easy. Thanks.

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rae

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Salmon Spread II

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

Good reviews on this one.

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Cocktail Meatballs

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

It doesn't say what kind of chili sauce to use???. I used Tabasco. These didn't come out as good as I thought. It was a bit hot for some but most liked it. I personally thought it was a little too hot.

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Army Wife

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Thumbprint Cookies II

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2009

I've giving 3 stars because they did taste good. I added almond and vanilla extract, rolled in grinded raw almonds. Barely makes a dozen, dough very sticky, really didn't cook up very well. I did use European butter which may have been the issue.

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Fig and Olive Tapenade

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2009

the original recipe has a little too much garlic for me, but other than that it's top notch! i often bring it to dinner parties, though it's a bit pricey to make. also, if you don't have a food processor, be prepared to spend quite a bit of time preparing this. absolutely delicious recipe with a lot of character!

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Hot German Potato Salad III

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2009

Thank you so much for posting this I lost my Great Grandmothers awhile ago and this is the most similar recipe I could find, takes me back to when I used to live in Germany when I was a child! I added chopped parsley and doubled sauce because I love my potato salad a little saucier! THANK YOU!

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