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Jefferson County Leader - June 18

Jefferson County Leader - June 18

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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11 cookies that don’t survive long enough to cool down

  • Jenn Allen
  • Jun 16, 2026

Some cookies barely make it past the baking sheet. These warm, fresh-baked ideas are for anyone who wants a sweet treat worth sneaking before it has time to cool.

The post 11 cookies that don’t survive long enough to cool down appeared first on Food Drink Life.

Dolores Jane Bot, 89, Springfield
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Dolores Jane Bot, 89, Springfield

  • Jun 8, 2026

Dolores Jane Bot, 89, of Springfield, formerly of Festus, died June 6, 2026, at Springhouse Memory Care in Springfield. Mrs. Bot was a Christi…

My Leader Yummy – Snow-Covered Almond Crescents, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
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My Leader Yummy – Snow-Covered Almond Crescents, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Dec 20, 2025

Baking Christmas cookies to share with family and friends during the holidays has been a tradition for decades. Everyone has a favorite they l…

My Leader Yummy – Chocolate Cherry Bars, Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
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My Leader Yummy – Chocolate Cherry Bars, Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Feb 15, 2025

Valentine’s Day is over, but that doesn’t mean our carving for chocolate has ended. Here are two recipes sure to satisfy your chocolate cravin…

My Leader Yummy – Candy Bar Crunch Cookies, World’s Best Double Chip Cookies
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My Leader Yummy – Candy Bar Crunch Cookies, World’s Best Double Chip Cookies

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Oct 19, 2024

The brilliant colors etched across the hills in our area remind us it’s time to enjoy the scenery before all the leaves have fallen, and what …

My Leader Yummy – Chocolate Dream Cookies, Lemon Snowballs
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My Leader Yummy – Chocolate Dream Cookies, Lemon Snowballs

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jul 13, 2024

When the kids are home from school during their summer vacation, you need to be ready with snacks and cookies to keep their hunger at bay. It’…

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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