• 1½ cups raw or roasted peanuts cashews,pecans, almonds
• 1/2 cups sugar
• ​2 tablespoons butter
• ​1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glazed Mixed Nuts

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• 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped)
• ​3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• ​1/3 cup butter
• ​3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ​1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• ​1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ​1 1/2 cups peanuts (walnut halves, pecans, cashews or mixed may be substituted)

Party Carmel Corn With Peanuts

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• 1 cup softened butter
• 2 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups plain flour
• 1 cup oatmeal (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, at room temperature

Blueberry Pound Cake

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• 3 cups sugar, in all
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teapoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Caramel Candy

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• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 can sliced pineapple

For the Batter

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon rum (coconut-flavored preferred)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes, plus 1/4 cup toasted for garnish

Pineappple-Coconut Upside Down Cake

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• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin (canned or fresh)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 4 cups powderred sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pumpkin-Pecan Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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• 1 cup blanched filberts
• 2 cans (4 1/2 oz. size) blanched whole almonds
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

 Torrone Italian Nougat

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• 3 bananas
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces dried cranberrries
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

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• 2/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Icing

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a few drops of red and green food coloring; others as desired

Christmas Cookies

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