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Submitted by Genevieve Walker   Dough Ingredients 4 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tbsp. Pure vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. Baking [...]

Submitted by Katharine Roberts Ingredients: 3 sticks unsalted butter 3 cups sugar (can substitute 1/2 cup for brown sugar) 4 eggs 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground [...]

Submitted by Tina Brown Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (or mixture of white/wheat…doesn’t matter too much) 2 tbsp freshly ground espresso powder 3/4 tsp [...]

Submitted By Mary Hannah Ellis These candy cane cookies are so fun to twist, and they can be made with or without the crushed peppermint on top. Peppermint lovers can enjoy that extra crunch of [...]

Don’t waste time wondering how you can convince the fam that New Year’s gifts are a thing. Enjoy our third annual gift to you: A guide with our favorite gifts for your whole list.

Sure, the handy person in your life would love new tools, grilling utensils or maybe even a new chainsaw — but Burney Hardware has unexpected stocking stuffers and unique finds for people you [...]

Wednesday, 9-11 a.m.: Help stuff stockings with food and treats for 1,150 kids who may not get a solid meal while they’re out of school for Christmas break. Join the Back Pack Pals at the [...]

Wednesday, 5-9 p.m.: Peking Duck and all the trimmings are on the menu of A Christmas Story Dinner, at Elliots on Linden. No word on if the food will be smiling at you.

Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Er, we mean ring. Sorry, we made that way creepier then it needed to be. The Sunrise Theater is hosting its annual free showing of The Polar Express. Tickets are [...]

SPONSORED BY THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Christmas is fast approaching. If your holiday cheer feels more like impending doom, picture having your big, happy family together for the [...]