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Spicy Almonds
We like to venture out into the mountain range that surrounds our family cabin. These nuts never taste better than...
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Chocolate Nut Cookies
Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...
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Chicken Nut Puffs
Of the 15 to 20 items I set out when hosting holiday parties, these savory puffs are the first to...
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Christmas Eve Mice
Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me...
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Coconut Cranberry Yummies
When my husband came home from the grocery store with six bags of fresh cranberries, I launched a full-scale effort...
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Thyme Green Beans with Almonds
Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family,...
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Delicious Almond Braids
Similar to an almond crescent, this coffee cake is light and flaky with a rich almond center. It’s versatile, so...
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Almond Strawberry Salad
It's easy to love this pretty salad topped with strawberries and sliced almonds. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded...
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Holiday Almond Bars
This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
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Buttery Almond Crunch
Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...
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Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...
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Raspberry Almond Strips
Get ready to pour yourself a cup of tea, because you won’t be able to resist sampling one of these...
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German Christmas Cookies
This little spice cookie tastes very European and is similar to Pfeffernüsse or “peppernut.” We make ours with cozy spices,...
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Holiday Kipferl Cookie
My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the...
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Holiday Almond Tassies
I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They’re...
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Citrus Almond Cookies
These frosted goodies were a "must" every Christmas in my mother's family. I think the blend of milk chocolate, toasted...
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Almond-Crusted Chops with Cider Sauce
I use finely ground almonds to give pork chops a crunchy crust. The cider sauce makes them tangy, creamy and...
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Cherry Almond Chews
I make these attractive cherry coconut cookies every Christmas for family and friends. During that busy time of year, I...
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Linzer Cookies
This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the results are sweet! They really help to make the holidays...
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Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie
My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. It’s much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a...
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Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars
Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake
We made this frozen treat for a family birthday party, and we received endless comments on it. It’s truly fantastic!...
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Slow Cooker Candied Nuts
I like giving spiced nuts as holiday gifts. This slow-cooker recipe with ginger and cinnamon is so good, you just...
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Almond Chocolate Cake
When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...
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White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Tart
A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart...
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Rocky Road Cookie Cups
Traditional rocky road ice cream has nuts, marshmallows and chocolate. Using prepared cookie dough makes it easy to put the...
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Best Coconut Chocolate Cake
I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies...
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Nutty Barley Bake
When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything...
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Raspberry Linzer Bars
Even though this dessert feels a little sophisticated, it puts a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it. — Holly...