Christmas cookies/12 recipes

Why wait until Christmas, when you can enjoy a cherry-filled treat that will have jolly as a Santa Claus in no time.

Cream Filberts recipe

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A great drink made with cranberry juice and hint of cinnamon. Great for a day outside or a dinner with your significant other.

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The pleasing almond flavor and nice crunch of these simple little cookies, from Paula Tuchscherer-Jones of Milwaukee, earned them a win in the ethnic cookie category.

Scottish Oat Cakes recipe

Hazelnut Biscotti recipe

Jumbo Gingersnaps recipe