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Simple syrup: combine the water and
Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat.
Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Remove from heat. Add cereal.
Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray, in a layer about 1/2-inch thick.
When slightly cooled, use holiday cookie cutter to cut into shapes.
Decorate as desired with prepared frosting and candies.
Yields 9 (3 1/4-inch) cut-outs.
SIMPLE SYRUP:
Stir together syrup ingredients in a small saucepan; boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally; altogether about 35 minutes until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups syrup.
SPARKLER:
Pour syrup into tall glass, add wine and liqueur; stir, add ice cubes and lemon wedge if desired.
NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSIONS:
Instead of wine, use apple juice or apple cider for a totally different kick. A splash of 7-Up (white) soda will cut the wine nicely, too.
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To make holiday granola, start by preheating oven
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To make Simple Oatmeal Cookies: Mix the flour
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To make the simple vanilla buttercream:
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To prepare a simple syrup combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Cool and store in a clean container. You can use this for other recipes so make a batch.
To prepare the drink, mix the syrup, tequila juice and ice cubes in a large glass and stir.
Fill the glass to the edge with the seltzer water.
erve.
Recipe courtesy of Holiday Cookies by Elisabet der Nederlanden
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TO MAKE THE SIMPLE SYRUP WITH MINT: In a
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Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1
In a tall glass, muddle mint leaves, simple syrup or lavender syrup, lime juice, blueberries, and rum. Muddle just enough to combine flavors, being careful not to over-muddle.
Fill glass with crushed ice. Top with club soda and stir.
Garnish with 3 blueberries on a toothpick. Serve with a straw.
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For the Simple Syrup:
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Bring to gentle slow boil, serve hot.
I sometimes add 1 teaspoon honey.
Although not the traditional holiday ingredients with cranberry, cloves or all spice, the result taste and aroma is very similar. Great for unexpected guests.
Serves about 10 to 12 punch bowl glasses.
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Combine gin, vanilla, simple syrup, beet juice, lemon juice,