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Cocktails and Cookies {Call for Recipes}

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Two of my favorite things about the holidays: cocktails and cookies. I love creating fun, intriguing sweets for my holiday cookie platters. And I love, love, love to toast with friends during this festive season. So, I'm putting the call out to you all. Bring it on...get into the holiday spirit and share your favorite cocktail and cookie recipes!

 Link up three of your favorites, in each category - cocktails and cookies - for a total of six max.


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  1. SaraDecember 2, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Fun linky! Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with! :)

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  2. SeattleDeeDecember 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Yes! an excuse to mix and sip for the cocktail category… all in the name of research, of course.

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  3. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    This is a great idea for a holiday recipe round up! Happy to participate :)

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