CHRISTMAS GOODIES

CHRISTMAS CHEESE CAKES

1 c. flour
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
FILLING
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, soft
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In 3 quart bowl combine flour,
margarine,and
brown sugar. Blend with mixer.Stir in nuts.Reserve 1 cup of mixture
for
topping.Pat remaining in ungreased 8 inch square pan.Bake near center
of
oven 8 to 10 mins.Prepare filling.Spread over partially baked
crust.Sprinkle reserve crumb mixture on top. Return to oven 23 to 30
mins.Cool, cut and store in refrigerator.

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CHRISTMAS WREATHS

30 marshmallows
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
Green food coloring
4 c. Corn Flakes, crushed
Cinnamon red hots for holly

Melt together marshmallows and butter or margarine.Add 1 teaspoon
vanilla,green food coloring and 4 cups Corn Flakes,crushing as you
add.
Pile on waxed paper and shape in little wreaths, decorating with
cinnamon red hots for holly.

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OLIVE CHEESE BALL

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. chopped stuffed green olives
1/4 c. chopped black olives
1 tbsp. instant minced onions
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3/4 to 1 c. chopped fresh parsley

In medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with both types
of
olives, onions and Tabasco sauce; mix thoroughly.Set cheese mixture in
refrigerator about 15 mins to harden slightly for easier
handling.Shape
cheese mixture into ball. Roll in chopped parsley to coat well.Return
to
refrigerator, chill 15 to 20 mins or until serving. Serve with
assorted
crackers.If made day ahead, wrap loosely in wax paper.