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\n\t\t\t1st Place: Chocolate Thumbprints with Irish Cream Ganache\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tAfter creating a dark chocolate ganache-filled cookie, I thought it would be fun to try an Irish Cream version. My husband and I thought these turned out great! The Irish Cream flavor is more pronounced the next day, so it’s a good idea to make these a day or two before you’d like to serve them. \u2014Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\t2nd Place: Raspberry Logs\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tSometimes a cookie tray needs something new that’s not one of the old standards. With a big punch of raspberry flavor and a side of chocolate, these raspberry logs are just that! \u2014Cindy Nerat, Menominee, Michigan\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\t3rd Place: Loaded Snickerdoodles\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tI\u2019ve been making these cookies for over 40 years. I combined snickerdoodles with some of my favorite ingredients to satisfy every craving. Everyone can barely wait for the cooler weather to arrive because that’s when I\u2019m known to bake these cookies. \u2014Gayle Clanton, Odessa, Texas\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Iced Chestnut Cookies with Bourbon Brown Butter Icing\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tI love the earthiness and nuttiness of chestnuts, so I try to use them in my holiday baking as much as I can. A few years back, I noticed they paired beautifully with rich browned butter, so I set out to develop a cookie that spotlighted this beautiful combination of flavors. Now, they can always be found on my holiday table! \u2014Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Chocolate Panettone Cookies\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tPanettone is a family tradition in my stepdad’s family. I came up with these bread-inspired cookies as a surprise for him on my annual Christmas cookie plate. \u2014Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Chocolate Gingerbread Cutout Cookies\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tI have been making this recipe for Christmas since my kids were tiny! They have their own families now, but it’s STILL requested by the adults\u2014and now grandchildren. \u2014Stephanie Sutphin, Radford, Virginia\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Sugar Plum Thumbprint Cookies\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tSugar plums are used to make the jam in these cookies, pairing their sweet flavors with the buttery goodness of the cookies. I suggest you double or triple this recipe\u2014you\u2019ll want more! \u2014DonnaMarie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Cookie Butter Clusters\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tI’ve been obsessed with cookie butter since I first tried it a few years ago, so I created this easy recipe to feature my favorite ingredient. For Christmas, I put them in decorative mini muffin liners to give as gifts. \u2014Julie Herriges, West Bend, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Golden Cookies\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tI LOVE turmeric. I often make turmeric granola, and wanted to create a cookie as a spin-off to the flavors in my granola. I infused a simple sugar cookie with a ton of warm spices for flavor. \u2014Lynne Ogg, Cedar, Minnesota\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tRunner-Up: Mom\u2019s Sour Cream Butterscotch Fudge\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tThis was one of mom’s favorite recipes. It’s creamy and nutty, and has lots of old-fashioned flavor. The recipe is well over 100 years old! \u2014Kallee Krong-MCCreery, Escondido, California\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n