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I originally thought I'd make a classic Thanksgiving pie for this week's baking project. However, as you may know, pie crust tends to thwart me. So instead of struggling about, I started thinking about ways to make a pie without making a pie. Eventually, I landed upon the idea of a pecan pie cookie and after a bit of googling, I found a recipe that sounded just right. The result — a thumb-print cookie with a caramelized-pecan filling — was definitely reminiscent of pecan pie, only a lot easier to put together. If you're looking for a treat for an upcoming Thanksgiving potluck, then look no further, get the recipe, just read more

Pecan Pie Cookies
From Land O' Lakes

For Cookies:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder

For Filling:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and baking powder in large bowl.
3. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
4. Shape dough into 1-1/4-inch balls.
5. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Make indentation in each cookie with thumb; rotate thumb to hollow out slightly.
7. Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl; fill each cookie with 1 rounded tsp. filling.
8. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts (1 cookie): Calories: 130, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 50mg, Carbohydrates: 15g, Dietary Fiber: <1g, Protein: 1g

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Wine Party Plan

At most parties, wine plays a supporting role. Host a gathering that gives it center stage with a blind tasting in which guests rate different wines.

1. Decide on a type of wine, a country or a region, and have each guest bring a bottle (6-8 bottles is a good number).

2. Cloak the bottles in wine bags, so opinions won't be swayed by a pretty label or a famous name. Tag each bottle with a number and give each guest a sheet of paper and a pencil.

3. Choose colorless wine glasses with full bowls that taper to the rim, so tasters can swirl the wine without spilling and appreciate all the nuances of color, bouquet and flavor.

4. Fill glasses no more than 1/3, and set a bottle of water and an empty bowl on the table so tasters can empty and rinse their glass before trying the next wine.

5. Provide mild-flavored nibbles like fresh bread or water crackers to cleanse the palate between sips.

6. Have guests rate each bottle and record the score on their forms. After all wines have been tasted, tally the scores. Then uncloak the bottles and award a prize (a set of wine charms, for instance) to the person who brought the top-ranking wine.

Shopping List

? Wine bags

? Wine Tags (shipping labels or gift tags work well)

? Wine glasses

? Pitcher for water

? Large bowl or wine bucket for rinsing glasses

? Fresh bread or water crackers

? Notepads and pencils for rating

? Wine charms for prize

? White tablecloth and cocktail napkins

? Wine! (6-8 bottles)

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