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To Store: Place cookies in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw if frozen. Decorate cookies before serving.

½ cup margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cup sifted powdered sugar ½ cup milk

Powdered Sugar Icing In a small bowl stir together 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp. milk, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Stir in additional milk, 1 tsp. at a time, to reach drizzling consistency. *Tip To make 3/4 cup sour milk, place 2 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 3/4 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand 5 minutes before using.

To Make Ahead: Bake and cool the cheesecake as directed. Place cooled cake in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, place cheesecake in refrigerator for 24 hours, or thaw individual pieces at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Winter Holiday Colors The start of winter coincides with the holiday season, and with that comes holiday decorating. To save yourself some effort during this busy time of year, look to your typical seasonal decor to inspire your overall winter color palette. Work in touches of traditional Christmas colors to create a cheery atmosphere that transitions easily in and out of the holiday season. To ensure your winter decor can live on even after December ends, bypass bright red and green in favor of subtler shades....

1 small plantain 1 tablespoon butter

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1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter ½ cup pecans Caramel Sauce 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup half-and-half or light cream ½ cup water ⅓ cup light-color corn syrup 2 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Blogger Variation by Robyn Stone of Add A Pinch For Robyn’s version of this Dutch apple pie, substitute 1/2 cup packed brown sugar for the 2/3 cup granulated sugar that is combined with the sliced apples....

12 ounce semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups) ½ cup butter 1 8 ounce container dairy sour cream 4 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar (about 1 pound) Butter Frosting ¾ cup butter, softened 2 pound (about 8 cups) powdered sugar ⅓ cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla Milk Food coloring, optional Citrus Butter Frosting: Substitute lemon or orange juice for the milk and add 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel....

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From handmade quilts to tongue-in-cheek cross-stitch, handcrafted chairs, and heirloom artwork, this new Americana is inspiring today’s home decor. “Americana with a twist takes all of those beautiful homespun elements our grandmothers may have embodied,” says Reynaert. This is in part because of the sentiments they evoke. “During tumultuous times, how nice is it for our personal spaces to become even more of a respite, a comfortable and safe space,” says Reynaert....

Our Favorite Purple Paint Colors Nursery Tip: Practice safe sleeping habits with little ones. Click here to read recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. What colors should you decorate with? Find out!