Do you have a favorite treat, cookie or other that you look forward to having

@jillhill (37354)
United States
November 29, 2008 9:56pm CST
during the holidays? I don't eat or make alot of snacks for myself so I totally enjoy going to the family Christmas and pigging out on things like Puppy Chow....and Chex mix. I also love seven layer bars and sour cream raisin bars that my nieces make. So what is your favorite treat during the holidays? Something you make or something someone elses brings to your holiday gatherings?
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@onlydia (2808)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I used to like this one pie my grandma made was called chess pie. It was the best ever really rich. Now if I want it I have to make it and it takes a while to make. But then hey maybe this year I will. Other wise no I really don't like sweets. have a wonderful night. your friend onlydia
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I have heard of chess pie but never looked at a recipe! I'll have to check that one out!
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@onlydia (2808)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I have never found it in a cook book. I alway's had to call my grandma or later my Mom. Who didn't like it as it has rasins in it. So if you can't find it I will see if I can find mine or call my Mom again. Have a nice day. Your friend onlydia
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
30 Nov 08
My daughter loves to bake during the holiday season and to give people tins of homemade cookies and other goodies. I'm not that into it but I help her and I have to say that her homemade cookies are my favorite treats. We always make chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies but every year she chooses a different variety of snack bars and other tasty things to bake.
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@AmbiePam (94098)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Those are so fun to give as gifts! And people really seem to like homemade treats like that, don't they.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
THat does sound wonderful....I love getting homemade goodies for gifts!
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I enjoy homemade raisin cinnamon bread fresh from the oven. The smell of my house is really welcoming. You don't even need any margarine. I'm hungry now.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I think I can smell it from your discription!!!!! Yummy!
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@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
30 Nov 08
Right now if I think of something to eat I have to have it right now I aint gona wait till no Christmas :))))) Because I dont eat much if something pops in my mind my servents (husband, father, mother and sister) have to get it. Thats our family joke. If enyone wants something all they have to do is say it infront of me and someone will have to make it. But I am looking forward to my fav cake that I make for christmas its called egg cake (as it looks like fried egg) with apricots, and also my mothers garlic and walnats desert but I might mention that to her as she makes it for my fathers name day 15 january and I cant wait that long.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
You are lucky to have them right at your fingertips! Good for you!
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• Australia
30 Nov 08
well its not easy been pregnant they have all been naging me to have another child now they have to make it worth it :))))
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@ellie333 (21016)
30 Nov 08
Hi Jill, I love ALL food, yummy but my favourite at Christmastime is in fact a drink. I always treat myself to a bottle of Baileys for Christmas and I will drink a glass of that whilst making the dinner. Food wise, I like the picky bits after the main meal like the cold meats and pickles but have no real favourite food thing at all, just my tipple he, he. Huggles. Ellie :D
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I think I can understand that one! I like Bailey's too....yummy!
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@mindym (978)
• United States
30 Nov 08
ellie-I LOVE Bailiey's. We have that for Christmas Eve after dinner, usually with dessert, but it is soooooetc. good :)
@mindym (978)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I really like homemade fudge, sugar cookies, and peanut butter kisses (peanut butter cookies with Hershey kisses on top). For some reason they taste better around the Holidays :)
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
They do don't they!
@ellie333 (21016)
30 Nov 08
Hi Mindy, In fact I usually open my bottle of Baileys on Christmas Eve too. We don't have Hersheys in the UK but it all sounds so delicious. Huggles. Ellie :D
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Umm, did you mean to write puppy chow? My first reaction was to laugh hysterically and then realized maybe there is such a treat for humans. Not too bright in the cooking or baking department on my end..lol Think my all time favorite to be a pig about is pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Only ate one slice the other night but I can do more if I have the mindset and space left in my tummy.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Yes....it's called puppy chow and its so delicious! lOL.......
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
13 Dec 08
I like the homemade fudges. I know its not good for you and I dont do it all the time. Its so good and I look forward it to it. Sometimes, I crave things that are rich and this year, to tell the truth, I am craving Bourbon balls so badly and I dont know why. I dont drink hardly ever and dont care much for hard drink , but I am craving bourbon Balls.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Dec 08
I have never had one!!!!!! Sounds good though so I hope you get to have one!
@schulzie (4061)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Yes, I always looked forward to my cousin's peanut butter fudge. She always made it at Christmas and every year I would overindulge in it! We have moved out of state now for 10 years so I have missed having her fudge every year at Christmas. So, last year I called her up and asked her for the recipe and she gave it to me on the grounds that I never give out the recipe. I cooked it up last year for Christmas and my children instantly fell in love with it the way I did all those Christmasses ago. I am so happy this is a family tradition that I can share with my children and hopefully they can pass on down to their children as well. I plan on making some in the next couple of weeks - just in time for Christmas! Have a great day and happy myLotting!!!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Oh.....so you have a secret recipe! LOL....sounds very good....and heart warming!
• United States
30 Nov 08
It wouldn't be christmas without peanut butter fudge, mexican wedding cakes and 7 layer cookies. Now that the kid is home I can buckle down and start doing my normal things again. Like all thoses things I don't need but can't do without. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
I have never had a mexican wedding cake...don't actually know what it is! LOL...but the 7 layer bars....one of my all time favorites!
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
12 Dec 08
We always have this home made cake that we all make. We eat it the Christmas eve. I’m looking forward to that. We only make it during the Holidays and we’re all looking forward to making it. Most of the time, I do it myself for everybody. But my mother does all the buying. Hehehe..
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Dec 08
That's a good way to do it!
@halynn (1809)
• United States
1 Dec 08
My favorite thing during the holidays is the turkey & stuffing. Those are what i go for. Sometimes i don't even have dessert because i eat so much of the real food i have no room left for the sweets. I do bake cakes a lot @ home though. My favorite is chocolate!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
I didn't get turkey for thanksgiving and I am not going to get it for Christmas....and I miss it!!!! I can understand why that is your favorite thing~!
@halynn (1809)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Awww...dude, that sucks! I feel for ya lol!
@jlamela (4897)
• Philippines
1 Dec 08
For the holiday season, I am planning to cook a very special bake ham soak in a pineapple juice basting with sugar and honey. I love it and it is always during christams season that I got a chance to prepare this special menu for my family. I also plan to bake homemade macaroni with white sauce.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
That sounds wonderful! I am also making a ham for the holidays....I can't wait!
• United States
30 Nov 08
Cookies and anything that is sweet is great around the holidays Christmas cookies are real good during the holiday. Also, anything else that i can get my hands on during the holiday that i usually do not have is great for me.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Me too!
@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I love puppy chow. i am the one who is always covered in flour while making enough cookies for an army lol. I always make enough to bring to my parents and hubbys parents and hubbys work party plus some just for my family of course. Im no top chef but ive been told my cookies are great. Dinner may be burnt but the cookies will be good.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
1 Dec 08
Good for you! I think it's an art!
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
2 Dec 08
There is an absolutely delectable candy that used to be a tradition for us - but now I can scarcely afford to buy them. They are made in one place only - Rome New York at Nora's Candy Land shoppe. They are called turkey joints for their funny look. The shipping costs now make this a treat for the memory only.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I don't really get into eating the sweets all that much. I am more for making them! My favorite thing about holidays is the appetizers. All those fattening dips and things. I live for the appetizers. Lots of cream cheese will be consumed by me on Christmas for sure!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Yes...those wonderful appetizers! LOL
@Keola12 (823)
• United States
30 Nov 08
My favorite treat to eat during the holidays is pumpkin pie, and any kind of apple pie. I also love to eat chocolates. During the course of the holiday meal, I love mashed potatoes with chicken gravy. They're even good after the holidays. I just warm them up and add a little bit of butter. I love them.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
You and my DIL she loves her mashed potatoes!
@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Chocolate fudge is something I steer clear of except at Christmas. Also I love fresh pumpkin bread! Now you have made me hungry!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
My sister makes awesome fudge too! I forgot about that! LOL
• United States
30 Nov 08
My father in law makes Date Nut Bars that are awesome. And my Mom makes lots of things that I have alwasy loved. Gum Drop Cookies, PB Chocolate Bars, Pepermint Cloud cookies, and of course plain old iced Christmas cookies.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Nov 08
They all sound wonderful!