Christmas cookies/17 recipes

This co-winner in the filled-cookie category from Gerry Cofta of Milwaukee has a great, rich flavor in the filling.

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Well-drained maraschino cherries may be substituted for candied cherries.

Buttery, chocolaty and rich oatmeal bars, and everyone wants a second one.

Let your bread machine make this hazelnut bread for you.

Great and simple gift-idea! And the result tastes great as well.