Free Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

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A marshmallow cloud floating on top of a tasty chocolate cookie.

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1/3 cup baking cocoa

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

16 to 18 large marshmallows

Pecan halves

Cookie Icing

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; mix well.

In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; beat into the creamed mixture.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the marshmallows in half. Press a marshmallow half (cut side
down) onto each cookie. Return cookies to the oven for 2 minutes. Let cool completely.

Cookie Icing

6 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1/4 cup milk

1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine butter, cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cool slightly; transfer to a small bowl. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled cookies. Top each cookie with a pecan half.

Makes 36 cookies.

=> Free Christmas Cookie Recipes: Holiday Macaroon Cookies

A light as air cookie featuring coconut and cherries.

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

2/3 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 cups flaked coconut

1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with flour.

In a bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Gradually stir in the sugar, beating constantly until thick and pale yellow.

In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into the egg mixture. Stir in the butter, vanilla and coconut.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Press a cherry into each cookie. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Cool.

Makes 72 cookies.

=> Free Christmas Cookie Recipes: Raspberry Kiss Cookies

These delicious cookies are very easy to make and are a wonderfully light treat.

3 egg whites

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons raspberry gelatin powder

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Combine the sugar and gelatin powder; gradually add to egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form and the sugar is dissolved. Beat in the vinegar. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn oven off, leaving kisses in the oven for 20 minutes longer. Cool completely.

Makes 72 cookies.

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