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cookies

Collection of holiday recipes including Moravian cookies, German ham rolls, and Irish potato cake
Recipes

Festive Fare: 4 Vintage Holiday Recipes

From decades-old family recipes to a centuries-old Carolina cookie, we’re filling our holiday tables with dishes that have stood the test of time.

by Our State Staff
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4 Picnic Perfect Retro Recipes

The recipe for a picturesque summer afternoon in North Carolina is as follows: Mix clear skies with good company and serve with a basketful of these delicious lunchtime classics.

by Our State Staff
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Spiced Icebox Cookies

Pair these soft, sweet cookies with a cup of coffee or tea.

by Our State Staff
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4 Retro Icebox Recipes

When refrigeration arrived in the home kitchen, it brought delicious possibilities to the dinner table. With warmer days ahead, we’ve revived these treats from the old days.

by Our State Staff
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5 Retro Recipes for a Southern Tea Party

A Southern tea party has only a few requirements: crustless sandwiches, sugar-dusted sweets, a well-loved tea set, and good company.

by Our State Staff
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in December

Sausage balls, smoky cheese wafers, and a whole bunch of cookies were among your favorite recipes in December.

by Our State Staff
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16 Festive Recipes for Your Holiday Party

No Southern Christmas party is complete without a table full of sausage balls, cheesy dip, and red velvet peppermint pound cake.

by Our State Staff
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Lillian’s Cookies

Dust these lacy, featherweight butter cookies with green and red sugar.

by Drew Perry
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Cream Wafers

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies look particularly cute in a Christmas tin.

by Drew Perry
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