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Almond Cookies (Dim Sum Variety)

Submitted by: WISHME 
Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Living In: Ellicott City, Maryland, USA
A beloved memory from long-gone dim sum restaurants in Hawaii, these cookies contain no almonds, but have the taste of almonds in a fat, round little cookie with a traditional red dot in the middle. 

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Steph's Bourbon Balls

Submitted by: Steph T. 
Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Something between a truffle and a no-bake cookie, these are fun for grownups at Christmas (they have a kick) or to celebrate the Run for the Roses. 

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Pumpkin Funnel Cakes

Submitted by: LINDA MCLEAN 
Home Town: Livingston, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Flanders, New Jersey, USA
This traditional Pennsylvania Dutch treat is flavored with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, cooked in deep fat until crisp and golden, then dusted with confectioners' sugar. 

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Farm Mouse Cookies

Submitted by: Kay Curtis 
Eeeek! The whimsical mice I made evoked shrieks of delight from the kids at our party. Peanut-half 'ears' and licorice 'tails' transformed these peanut butter cookies into country critters. 

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Cute Kitty Cookies

Submitted by: Kay Curtis 
An oatmeal refrigerator cookie recipe proved 'purrfect' for cat cookies. Half of the dough is chocolate, which frames the playful faces. It was a game of cat and mouse to see what dessert plate would be emptied first! 

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Chocolate Date Squares

Submitted by: Pat Walter 
'My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army,' relates field editor Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. 

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Crisp Sugar Cookies

Submitted by: Evelyn Poteet 
'My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry,' recalls Evelyn Poteet of Hancock, Maryland, who now regularly bakes these wonderful cookies to share with friends. 'We grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because those cookies were the best!' 

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Date Swirls Cookies

Submitted by: Donna Grace 
'My 3-year-old granddaughter nicknamed my mother 'Cookie Grandma' because she made wonderful cookies,' shares Donna Grace of Clancy, Montana. 'Mom made these crisp and chewy cookies every Christmas.' 

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Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Submitted by: Esther Shank 
I'd have to say that I've been asked to share this chocolaty layered her recipe more than any other in my collection. It's a longtime favorite of our three daughters. How many times we've all made these, I can't count. -- Esther Shank, Harrisonville, Virginia 

Dream Bars

Submitted by: Hillary Lawson 
Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. 'These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers,' explains Hillary. 'Wonderfully moist and chewy, they're define winners with the men and kids.' 

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Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies

Submitted by: Lucile Proctor 
Lucile Proctor of Panguitch, Utah reports, 'When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy cookies.' 

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Lemon Bars

Submitted by: Denise Baumert 
Memorable family meals were complete when these tangy bars were served, my husband remembers from his childhood. That's still true today for our family. Their sweetness rounds out the meal, but the lemony flavor keeps them light. Don't expect many leftovers once family and friends taste these bars! 

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No-Bake Raisin Bars Cookie

Submitted by: Dawn Fagerstrom 
No-Bake Raisin Bars com from Dawn Fagestrom of Warren, Minnesota. 'Hearty bars like these really fight hunger on the road,' Dawn reports. 

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by: Michelle Wise 
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies are from Michelle Wise of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. 'They're my favorite cookies to take on a trip my favorite cookies to take on a trip because they stay moist and aren't too sweet,' Michelle informs. 'My mother passes the recipe on to me.' 

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Pecan Squares Cookies

Submitted by: Sylvia Ford 
These bars are good for snacking when you're on the road or for taking to gatherings. They're different from ordinary dessert bars...if you love pecan pie, you'll likely find them irresistible! --Sylvia Ford Kennett, Missouri 

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Raspberry Crunch Brownies

Submitted by: Rita Winterberger 
From Rita Winterberger of Huson, Montana comes this recipe for a moist, low-fat dessert with a rich, dark-chocolate flavor and nut-like crunch. 

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Salted Nut Squares

Submitted by: Kathy Tremel 
A favorite of young and old, this recipe came from my sister-in-law. It's simple to prepare and delicious. There's no need to keep it warm or cold, so it's perfect for the potluck that has you traveling longer distances. --Kathy Tremel, Earling, Iowa 

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Scotch Shortbread Cookies

Submitted by: Marlene Hellickson 
This simple three-ingredient recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. You'll get miles of smiles when you provide these for afternoon tea or at a bridal shower. --Marlene Hellickson Big Bear City, California 

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Triple-Layer Cookie Bars

Submitted by: Diane Bradley 
'My family just loves these chewy chocolate and peanutty bars,' professes Dian Bradley of Sparta, Michigan. 'They're perfect for dessert and snacks. I make them whenever I get a craving for something sweet and special.' 

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Turtle Bars

Submitted by: Faye Hintz 
This recipe of my mother's is a 'must make' for the holidays,' reveals field editor Faye Hintz of Springfield, Missouri. 'I always have good intentions of taking some to Christmas parties, but my family finishes them too soon!' 

 
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