Category Archives: christmas

Swedish Apricot Nut Bread

Posted on December 29, 2010 by murrayewv

This is another great recipe from Mimi Sheraton’s great Christmas cookbook, “Visions of Sugarplums”. I have made this bread (which is more like a blonde fruit cake) almost every year for 25 years.  I regularly double the recipe.  The cake … Continue reading →

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Bornmueller Butter Drops

Posted on December 29, 2010 by murrayewv

Making Butter Drops are a beloved Bornmueller Christmas tradition.  The original recipe comes from the Butter flavor Crisco Cookbook.  These cookies taste a little like a chocolate chip cookie without the chips.   Yum. The Chocolate coating provides a custom chocolate … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Balls

Posted on December 24, 2010 by murrayewv

I love these cookies which are like a rich no-bake candy.  They are pretty fast and easy and the recipe can be doubled easily to give them away.  This is a recipe that was very popular in the 1940s and 1950s … Continue reading →

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Homemade English Toffee

Posted on December 19, 2010 by murrayewv

The finished toffee My first recipe is one I have been making for many years to great success. The original recipe is from James Beard’s American Cookery (1972, Little Brown). I have made some modifications and variations.  I always make this … Continue reading →

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