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I found a FABULOUS book at the library called Simply Homemade Food Gifts. It covers all of the big holidays, from Valentine’s Day to Birthdays, and beyond - and BOY does it showcase some superlative ideas for Christmas. I love these kinds of books! Not only are they great for those who want step-by-step instructions on recreating masterpieces, but they also provide inspiration for jump-starting your own creativity. Today’s scrumptious candy is a little bit of each. I took a recipe from the book, which I provide below. But for my own gift-giving, I decided to take it up a notch, enrobing the candy in two kinds of chocolate for an extra-decadent affair. Either way, this candy is - in my humble opinion - one of the best I’ve ever had. If you like toffee and almonds, you are going to LOVE THIS. And just to sweeten the pot, this is one of the simplest recipes EVER. So no excuses. Go get cooking! Yields 3/4 pound candy.

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Make Santa one very happy man by leaving a few of these on a plate Christmas Eve. Or send a batch to a neighbor or friend. These light and airy sugar cookies are simply too good not to share!  Many thanks to the lovely Lucille G. for sending this recipe our way.  Lucille’s late grandmother found it years ago in a magazine, and every time she bakes them she still thinks of her.  Now we will too.
Yields 3 dozen cookies.

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Well, I hope you all have a nice comfy pair of elastic-waist pants, because after today’s recipe you’re going to need them. This rich homemade candy comes courtesy of my friend Tracie.  It was her grandmother’s *famous* recipe, sold at all the community events in her hometown.  If you know a peanut butter lover, this one is a MUST. With a taste and texture reminiscent of the filling in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, this fudge is rightfully famous.
Yields 64 pieces.

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