Chocolate Billionaires INGREDIENTS 1 (14 ounce) package caramels 3 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 cup crisp rice cereal 3 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening DIRECTIONS Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan,...

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries...

Chocolate Toffee Crunchies INGREDIENTS 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), melted TOPPING: 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans DIRECTIONS Combine crumbs, brown sugar...

Cinnamon Popcorn INGREDIENTS 4 quarts popped popcorn 1 cup butter or margarine 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer or until the butter...

Strawberry Pineapple Bread INGREDIENTS 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries 1/2 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 4 eggs, beaten 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup...

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...