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Zingy Peppermints

Today’s tasty treat comes courtesy of Let’s Cook! by Pamela Gwyther.  My older daughter and I had a blast making these and they simply couldn’t be easier.  With just a few basic ingredients and a little love, you’ll have delicious, creamy gems that’ll say MERRY CHRISTMAS - in minutes!  Yields 24 candies.

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Whoopie Pies

This sinfully simple and unbelievably DELICIOUS recipe is another submission from my friend Tracie. When I opened her email, my jaw positively dropped. HOMEMADE WHOOPIE PIES!! OH MY GOOODNESSSS!! You see, my daughters are not just whoopie pie fans, they are WHOOPIE PIE FANATICS. We frequently buy them from an Amish stand at a local farmer’s market. At $1 buck a piece, they’re not exactly a financial burden, BUT the prospect of making our OWN for (almost) FREE?! WELL. My cheapness and love of baking could not be more fulfilled. And neither could the girls. These are by far the BEST whoopie pies any of us has tasted. A true Christmas gift!
Yields 9 pies.

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Elfin Shortbread Bites

Today’s tiny bite-size cookies are another find from Simply Homemade Food Gifts. AND once again I’ve taken the ball and run with it. The recipe suggests serving them plain - and as such they are yummy. BUT dipped in white chocolate - ooh la la! Or in this case, FAA LA LA! Yields 160 tiny cookies.

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