Chocolate Cherry Chews With Cherry Chip Frosting – The 10 Days of Vintage Christmas Cookies

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Yum! Today we have a fun bar cookie that is a cross between a brownie and a piece of fudge. Add to that the fact that it is stuffed with candied cherries and topped with Cherry Chip Frosting, and you just might have the richest cookie we tested! This recipe is from Our Best Cooky Recipes, which was put out by Swift & Company, who made Swift’ning Shortening and Swift’s OZ Peanut Butter. This book was published in 1952, and {Read More}

Potato Candy and Divinity Fudge – A Retro Recipe Re-Run

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Hey there, everyone!  I am busy working on my Christmas cookie list, so I thought I would dip into the archives for some Christmas candy.  This post originally ran in December of 2009 and the fact that the Potato Candy ended up tasting really good was a huge bonus.  I have made it a few time since this post just because Tom likes it! Enjoy! Happy Wednesday, everyone! Well, the countdown to Christmas is in full swing and everything around {Read More}

Martha Washington’s Devil’s Food Cake – Too Good Tuesday

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Fantasy Fudge. It’s The Real Deal, People

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The Super Goober Sandwich recipe is just a bonus! From The Kraft Marshmellow Crème Jar, approx. 1980 « Previous Weight Watchers, Watch Out!   Next » Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Meatballs