Our favorite Christmas cookie decorating ideas come from using tools ... For a special effect, coat with chopped nuts, sprinkles or crushed candies (our Test Kitchen used candy canes and dark ...

We're not just talking about macaroni crafts! Pantry staples like pasta, beans, herbs, and nuts can be easily transformed into Christmas decor in only a few minutes. Use food items you already ...

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Walnuts are the Christmas nut; you may have found a sack of them in your stocking as a child or been obsessed with The Nutcracker. Historically, they were a symbol of prosperity and good luck.