Need a festive treat in a hurry? This time of year, I’m quite certain that’s a stupid question. We’re shopping, wrapping, decorating, plus doing the unending list of things that accompany the holidays ...

Preheat oven to 300. In a large bowl cream the butter until fluffy and beat in the sugar, flour and pecans. Add the brandy and combine well. Press the mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Cut ...

Combine wafers, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and nuts in a bowl. Add brandy and corn syrup. Stir and knead until combined. Add a small amount of water if mixture is too dry. Form into small ...

For those who like something sweet with their coffee, here is one of my favorite holiday num-nums. Rum (or Brandy) Balls Makes about 3 dozen 1 (10 to 12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, crushed 2 ...