Easy OREO Truffles INGREDIENTS 1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted DIRECTIONS Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later...

Fruitcake INGREDIENTS 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground allspice 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg 4 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup brandy 1 1/2 cups...

Hard Candy INGREDIENTS 3 3/4 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 cup water 1 tablespoon orange, or other flavored extract 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (optional) 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, stir together the white sugar, corn syrup, and water...

Soft Gingersnaps INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Additional sugar...

Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls INGREDIENTS 1 cup peanut butter* 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 4 teaspoons shortening DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and marshmallow creme; add cereal and stir until well coated. In...

Pretzel Turtles INGREDIENTS 20 small mini pretzels 20 chocolate covered caramel candies 20 pecan halves DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place one chocolate covered caramel candy on each pretzel. Bake for...

English Trifle INGREDIENTS 1 (9 inch) sponge cake, cut in cubes 1 cup seedless raspberry jam 8 ounces fresh raspberries 10 fluid ounces heavy cream 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons white sugar 10 fluid ounces heavy cream 2 ounces sliced almonds DIRECTIONS Spread a little jam on each piece of cake and place...

Caramels INGREDIENTS 2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups corn syrup 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Butter a 9x13 inch dish. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1 cup cream and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then stir in remaining 1 cup cream. Heat...

Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake INGREDIENTS 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 pounds cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Mini Cheesecakes INGREDIENTS 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line miniature muffin tins (tassie pans) with miniature...