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sweetpumkinpye

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We thought it would be an idea to post all of the CIJ recipes in one place for ease. I had troubles posting all the images as the limit is less than 20 images per post. The images are still in the original posts if needed for reference.
I hope that I have transferred all the recipes. If not, my apologies. If I have excluded one please feel free to copy and paste it here.



Coffee Creamer + Soda? Try This Dirty Strawberry Soda Recipe!

This Dirty Strawberry Soda recipe is a refreshing mocktail perfect for spring and summer. Creamy vanilla coffee creamer and strawberry soda create a fun drink for any occasion!
www.upstateramblings.com
www.upstateramblings.com

Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites Are The Cutest Bite-Sized Christmas Treat

Turning a strawberry into Santa's hat = genius.
www.delish.com
www.delish.com

Strawberry Earthquake Cake | Homemade Recipes

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious, this Strawberry Earthquake Cake is a must-try! It’s a moist, fluffy strawberry cake
fiqeu.com
fiqeu.com

Cranberry Brie Bombs – Perfect Holiday Party Bites - Recipes by Clare

Cranberry Brie Bombs are bite-sized, golden, gooey treats filled with cranberry sauce and creamy brie cheese, perfect for your holiday parties or gatherings.
recipesbyclare.com
recipesbyclare.com

Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction

Soft and buttery shortbread cookies flavored with cherry and almond, then finished off with sweet white chocolate. These cherry almond shortbread cookies are the best!
sallysbakingaddiction.com

Frozen Raspberry Hot Chocolate | Say Grace

Frozen Hot Chocolate paired with fresh, sweet raspberries!!
saygraceblog.com
saygraceblog.com





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ARTICLE: 100 year old recipe, modern recipe, and the comments were interesting about folks remembering being fed eggnog when ill as a child by their grandmothers
https://ahundredyearsago.com/2020/12/20/old-fashioned-eggnog/



ARTICLE: Medicinal drink in Medieval times, recipes for vegan or non dairy, fun additions to nog
https://vintagerecipeproject.com/the-history-of-eggnog-and-how-to-make-it-the-old-fashioned-way/

ARTICLE: Very cute English egg coddlers! Who knew? I didn't! LOL
https://www.christinascucina.com/coddled-eggs-how-to-coddle-eggs-easy-directions/

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Lucie’s Easy Frozen Hot Chocolate Drink
1 ½ cups of Chocolate milk
1 Cup of dry hot chocolate mix, flavor and brand of choice
3-4 cups cubed ice
Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles or shavings for garnish, if desired.
Add the milk, hot chocolate mix, and ice in the order listed to a blender and process until smooth.
Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and garnish.

Diedra’s Frozen Hot Chocolate

3 Tablespoons sugar
1 package Hot Cocoa Mix
2 Tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Chocolate chips
1/3 cup White Chocolate Chips
12 ounce can Evaporated Milk
4 1/2 cups ice
Topping
Whipped Cream
Mini Marshmallows
Combine sugar, cocoa mix, and butter in pan over very low heat. Stir often until melted and mixed. Add both of the chips and stir. When chips are almost melted, slowly add 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until smooth. Cool. Save until ready to serve.
Combine the mixture, rest of Evaporated milk and ice to a blender. Blend just until smooth. Top with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Serves two to four people or one MHH person



Mini Chocolate Snowball Cakes

Sometimes we get nostalgic for a Hostess snack cake. For those times, we turn to our recipe for mini chocolate snowball cakes.
www.purewow.com
www.purewow.com


Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipe

This Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipe utilizes the richness of a black cocoa cookie with the freshness of a spearmint cookie buttercream
theflourbarnhomestead.com
theflourbarnhomestead.com

https://showmetheyummy.com/veggie-pizza/


Christmas Piecaken

This Christmas piecaken is the perfect combination of pecan pie, vanilla bean cheesecake, and red velvet cake. It's an over the top Christmas dessert that is sure to impress!
www.nutmegnanny.com
www.nutmegnanny.com


Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath - Recipestasteful | We're the secret ingredient for home cooks.

I discovered this Christmas Taco Cheese Ball Wreath at a holiday party last year, and it quickly became the star of the show. The combination of creamy
recipestasteful.com
recipestasteful.com


Festive Italian Cheese Log Delight Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious Festive Italian Cheese Log Delight that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
hibord.com
hibord.com


Christmas Punch Mocktail Recipe: Festive Flavors for Everyone - Thirsty Tales

Christmas is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time to celebrate with a refreshing non-alcoholic punch. This Christmas Punch Mocktail is both

thirstytales.com


https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/how-to-make-a-gingerbread-house

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I found this for CIJ Hallmark Christmas in July Cranberry Hibiscus Iced Tea | The Republic of Tea ... a Christmas in July tea... cute!



getinspiredeveryday.com

Raspberry Chocolate | Get Inspired Everyday!

This simple recipe for Raspberry Chocolates is all chocolate flavor over a silky smooth raspberry filling. They're also vegan as well.
getinspiredeveryday.com
getinspiredeveryday.com

lemonsandzest.com

5 Ingredient Amaretto Truffles

Only 5 ingredients in these simple, rich and delicious Amaretto Truffles. Whip these up in 10 minutes, they are so luxurious!
lemonsandzest.com
lemonsandzest.com

dancingthroughtherain.com

White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge With Almonds - Dancing Through the Rain

This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge with Almonds is an easy recipe that is perfect for the holiday season or any time of year! Tart and crunchy!
dancingthroughtherain.com
dancingthroughtherain.com

www.modernhoney.com

Love at First Sight Chocolate Cake

Love at First Sight Chocolate Cake. The BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe in the world. This moist, rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is one of the most popular cake recipes. This 5-Star Rated Chocolate Cake Recipe is the best homemade chocolate cake. Everyone will ask for this Chocolate...
www.modernhoney.com
www.modernhoney.com

https://www.hilton.com/en/travel/articles/make-the-doubletree-cookie-recipe/

celebratingsweets.com

Homemade Hot Chocolate - Celebrating Sweets

Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.
celebratingsweets.com
celebratingsweets.com


M&M Christmas Cookies
2-1/4c flour
1tsp baking soda
1c butter
3/4c sugar
3/4c brown sugar
1tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1pkg Christmas (red & green) M&Ms
Mix the butter, sugar, brown sugar & vanilla. Add the eggs & M&Ms. Combine flour & baking soda. Add to flour mixture.
For regular cookies: drop balls of dough onto greased cookie sheets. Bate at 375° until light brown & firm, about 7 minutes.
For pan cookies: spread the dough in a greased 15x10 pan. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until light brown.


Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
2c flour
1c sugar
1/2c butter, softened
2 eggs
2Tbsp milk
2tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp salt
Mix the sugar, butter & eggs until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients until well mixed. Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours. Roll 11/2 the dough on lightly floured surface. Cut with floured cutters. Repeat with remaining dough, rolling 1/8" thick.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Easy Cookie Icing
1-1/2c confection sugar
3Tbsp butter, softened
1Tbsp vanilla
1Tbsp milk
Combine confectioner's sugar & butter until fluffy. Add vanilla & milk, beating constantly. Add a few more drops of milk if necessary to reach spreading consistency. Spread on cooled cookies & decorate with colored sugar & sprinkles if desired.



www.allrecipes.com

No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

These yummy no-bake oatmeal bars with a chocolaty peanut butter layer are quick to make — you just need patience to let them set up in the fridge!
www.allrecipes.com
www.allrecipes.com
www.ricekrispies.us

Sweet Treat Recipes | Holiday Recipes | Rice Krispies®

Get inspired with these mouthwatering Rice Krispies® Cereal recipes. Discover sweet treats, savory meals, holiday recipes and more!
www.ricekrispies.us




blessedbeyondcrazy.com

Festive Popcorn Balls -- 8 Different Flavors!

Not only are these Festive Popcorn Balls delicious but they are also made without corn syrup and are extremely easy to make.
blessedbeyondcrazy.com
blessedbeyondcrazy.com

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tikkido.com

Maple Bacon Popcorn Recipe

Maple bacon popcorn is a delicious, decadent snack. This maple bacon popcorn recipe uses real maple syrup, browned butter, bacon, and popcorn popped in the bacon grease. It's rich and absolutely amazingly good.
tikkido.com
tikkido.com

moneywisemoms.com

20 Savory Popcorn Recipes to Make at Home

For a little variety, we like trying new seasoning recipes. These 20 Savory Popcorn Recipes are a great way to try out different flavors and see what's popular with your crowd.
moneywisemoms.com
moneywisemoms.com



Jamie's Pineapple Fruit Cake.

450gr tin crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
125gr margarine
375gr mixed dried fruit
1 cup sugar
1tsp mixed spice
1tsp bi-carb soda
1 cup each plain and self raising flour
2 eggs.

Add pineapple, margarine, fruit, sugar, spice and bi-carb soda into a large pot and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

Once cool stir in the flours and the eggs and mix well.

Pour into a greased and paper lined 18cm square tin. Bake at 180C for 1 1/4 hours or until cooked through.

Leave in tin for 5 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool fully.
 

Lori K

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Yum! I just finished breakfast and now I'm hungry again -- but for all of these!!!! Thank you!
 

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A fantastic collection, and how great to have it in one place.