Category: Sweet Treats December Delights
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#124: Cranberry Candy
When flipping through The Stardew Valley Cookbook, I was wanting to find a good recipe to end the year with since we are currently playing through the game again for the Variety Show, and this particular one seemed like a great way to celebrate the coming new year! This particular drink recipe comes from the…
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#123: Tom & Jerry Eggnog
This drink is actually a new recipe to me and I had only become aware of it because I was walking through my grocery store and saw this premade Tom and Jerry Batter mix in the fridge section. Contrary to what I initially thought, this isn’t a reference to the classic cat and mouse cartoon,…
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#122: Risalamande
When looking for traditional Christmas desserts for this month’s theme, this one immediately popped out with its beautiful christmas colors. Risalamande’s origins, despite its name, does not come from France but rather has a Danish origin, where according to 19th century legend, the invention of risalamande came about when a French cook at the Hotel…
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#121: Pfeffernüsse (Peppernut Cookies)
Pfeffernüsse, meaning Peppernuts in German, are small spice cookies originating from Germany that are typically enjoyed during the Christmas season. The name comes, not from it containing nuts, but rather from the addition of ground pepper in the dough, giving it its distinctive peppery-spiced taste, along with each cookie being about the size of a…
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#120: Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Vanillekipferl, or Vanilla Crescent Cookies, are central european vanilla shortbread cookies that are traditionally made during the Christmas season. The origins of this sweet treat comes from Vienna, Austria to celebrate the Holy League’s victory over the Ottoman Empire in 1683 at the battle of Vienna, hence the Turkish crescent moon shape of this pastry.…
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#69: Naughty and Nice Chocolate Bonbons
Bonbons are one of my favorite things to get during Christmas time. When I was younger, we used to get these assorted chocolate boxes from a Southern Californian chocolate store called See’s as gifts for Christmas. I think they’re more well-known now, but as a child, I always thought they were such a luxury. The…
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#20: Chocolate Chip Cookies
This chocolate chip cookie recipe is one of my favorites to make because it’s so simple and they always come out super delicious. If you have any leftovers, place the cookies into a plastic bag and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or up to two months in the freezer. Though,…
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#19: Snowball Cookies
Apparently, these cookies are also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies. Not sure why they are known as both originating from Russia and Mexico given that the countries are nowhere near each other, but they are delicious either way. If you have any leftovers, place the snowballs into a plastic bag and…
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#18: Christmas Crack
This recipe is one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. With it being so quick and easy to make, it’s a great way to have a nice sweet treat during this busy season without much trouble. As the name suggests, this treat is very delicious and hard to resist munching on. But,…
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#17: Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn
One thing that I like about this recipe is how quick and easy it is. It’s super simple but super delicious. I also like how modular it is. You can easily substitute ingredients and almost any snack you put in will taste good. For example, if you don’t really like popcorn, no worries, just use…