Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

A crisp cookie that looks like a pinwheel.

3 / 4 cup butter, softened

3 / 4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 / 2 teaspoon baking powder

1 / 2 teaspoon salt

1 / 2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 / 4 teaspoon red liquid food coloring

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.

In a bowl the butter and sugar. Netin egg yolk and vanilla. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt gradually add the creamy mixture and mix well.

Divide the dough in half and add red dye extracted and in one section.

Take four sheets of parchment paper and roll out each portion of dough between two sheets. Roll out the dough into a rectangle 16x10 inches. Remove the wax paper.

Place the red rectangle on the rectangle of plain and roll tightly (jelly roll style), which begins with a longside. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.

Take the dough and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on greased sheets. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until September Cool completely.

Makes 48 cookies.

Best => Christmas Cookie Recipe: Cherry Pecan Icebox Cookies

These cookies are full of delicious cherries and pecans.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1 / 4 cups sugar

1 egg

2 1 / 2 cupsflour

1 1 / 2 teaspoons baking powder

1 / 8 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped pecans

3 / 4 cup red and / or green candied cherries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt added to the creamy mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and cherries.

Form the dough into four 8-inch rolls and wrap in plasticwrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or more, or until firm.

Take the dough and cut into 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Cook 7 / 8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool completely.

Makes 156 cookies.

=> Best Christmas Cookie Recipes: Holiday Cheesecake Bar Cookies

These little cheesecake cookies are easy to make and so delicious.

2 cups flour

2 / 3 cup packed brownsugar

2 / 3 cup cold butter

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, combine flour and brown sugar, cut into mixture until batter-like crumbs. Stir in the walnuts. Reserve 1 cup. Press the remaining crumbs in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch greased pan. Bake for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating wellafter each. Whisk the milk, lemon juice and vanilla, pour over the crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until sides are golden and the filling is almost September Cool and cut into strips. Garnish with cherries. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 24 biscuits bar.

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Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes - Cherry Snowball Cookies

These cookies are a nice surprise cherry in the middle.

1 cup butter, softened

1 / 2 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1 / 2 teaspoon salt

36 maraschino cherries, well drained

Glaze Coating

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl the butter, sugar, water and vanilla.

In another bowl, add 's, and oats floursalt, add gradually to creamy.

Shape a tablespoon of dough around each cherry to form a ball. Step 2 inches apart on greased baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until brown land. Let cool.

Glaze Coating

2 cups powdered sugar

1 / 4 to 1 / 3 cup milk

2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped

Directions

In a bowl, sugar and milk enough to make a smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies in glaze,Roll in coconut.

Makes 36 cookies.

=> Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipe: Spumoni Cookies

The Italian favorite ice cream treat is a delicious cookie.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1 / 2 cups powdered sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1 / 2 cups flour

2 squares of dark chocolate, melted

1 / 2 cup pecans, chopped

3-5 drops of green dye

1 / 4 cup red candied cherries, chopped

1 / 2teaspoon almond extract

3-5 drops red food coloring

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat the egg and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well.

Divide the dough into three parts.

Stir the chocolate in a slice and mix well.

Add pecans and green dye to the second part

Add cherries, almond extract and red food coloring to the third section.

Roll each partbetween two pieces of waxed paper into 8x6-inch rectangles. Remove the baking paper.

Place the rectangle of chocolate on a sheet of plastic wrap. Top with green and pink rectangles, press together lightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and leave overnight.

Cut the cold pasta in half lengthwise. Return one half to refrigerator.

Cut the remaining rectangle 1/8-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheet.

Cook for 5 to 7 minutesor up to the set. Cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes 84 cookies.

=> Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Dipped Spritz Cookies

These elegant cookies are coated with chocolate and decorated with nuts and sprays.

1 cup butter, softened

3 / 4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1 / 4 cup flour

1 / 2 teaspoon salt

1 / 4 teaspoon baking powder

11 grams of dark chocolate candy, white or milkcoating

chopped walnuts and / or colored sprinkles

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat the egg and vanilla.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add the mixture creamy.

Using a cookie press fitted with a choice of the disc, the dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet printing. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set (do not allow cookies tobrown). Let cool.

In a microwave safe bowl, melt candy coating, dip coating each cookie halfway. Sprinkle with nuts or colored sprinkles. Place on waxed paper until September

Makes 72 cookies.

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Christmas Treats Kids Can Make

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Most children enjoy creating, whether it's art, stories or cooking. Christmas is a great time of the year for children to create treats and snacks for guests or even to give as gifts. Here are a few simple recipes your child can start with.

1. Peanut Butter Crunch

1 stick of butter
1 cup of peanut butter
1 pound box of powdered sugar
1 large box of crispy corn cereal squares
12 oz package of milk chocolate chips

Melt the butter, peanut butter, & chocolate chips in large microwaveable bowl on medium until melted and stir. Empty the box of cereal in a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture over the top and coat thoroughly. Pour the powdered sugar over the top and stir until all pieces are coated with sugar.

Store in 2 large zipper bag in the refrigerator.

S'more Balls

16 ounce bag of large marshmallows
16 ounce bag of chocolate chips
16 ounce package of graham crackers
toothpicks

Crush the graham crackers until they are almost like powder and put them in a big bowl. Melt chocolate and stir often until smooth. Stick a toothpick in one of the marshmallows and dip it in the chocolate all the way. Then dip it in the graham cracker crumbs half way. Set on the wax paper to dry.

White Chocolate Mix

10 oz of mini twist pretzels
5 cups of toasted oat cereal
5 cups of crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups of salted peanuts
14 oz of candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
11 oz of white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment. In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, toasted oat cereal, crispy corn cereal squares, salted peanuts, and candy-coated chocolate pieces. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Microwave on high for 10 seconds; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto prepared baking sheets. Break apart when it's cooled. Store in an airtight container.

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3 Christmas Cookie Recipes

Cream Cookies

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
3 cups flour
Raisins

Beat the eggs and sugar together till they are light, and then add the salt. Dissolve soda in water and add it to the sour cream. Add to the first mixture. Sift and add the flour. Mix well and turn onto a floured board or waxed paper. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick, and cut with any shape of cookie cutters. Lay on a greased baking sheet and place a raisin in the center of each cookie.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Peanut Cookies

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups pastry flour
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups chopped peanuts

Cream the sugar and butter together. Add the egg, well beaten, and milk. Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add 1 cup chopped peanuts. Add all of this to the first mixture. Beat all ingredients thoroughly.

Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Cookies will spread out when baking. Sprinkle remaining nuts over cookies.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nut Drop Cookies

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/3 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped nuts

Combine butter and sugar. Beat until light and creamy. Add egg, well-beaten, and milk. Sift together salt, flour, and baking powder and add to first mixture. Stir in chopped nuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet, 2 or 3 inches apart. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Christmas Recipes: Edible Gifts No.1 of 8 - Florentines

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Christmas recipe makes: 12

Calories per biscuit: 170

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 8-10 minutes

Not suitable for freezing

Christmas recipe ingredients:

cherries, 25 g (1 oz)

almonds, flaked 40 g (1.5 oz)

butter, unsalted 60 g (2.5 oz)

sugar, caster 50 g (2 oz)

cream, double 30 ml (2 tbsp)

sunflower seeds, 25 g (1 oz)

mixed peel, chopped 20 g (0.75 oz)

sultanas, 20 g (0.75 oz)

flour, plain white 15 g (0.5 oz)

chocolate, dark plain pieces 125 g (4 oz)


Christmas recipe instructions:

Take the almonds and crush slightly. Prepare roughly cut pieces of cherries.


Prepare a solution of sugar in the butter and bring to the boil. Away from the heat, mix in flour, almonds, cherries, sultanas, mixed peel, sunflower seeds and cream.


Grease a sheet of baking paper and place heaped teaspoonful amounts of the mixture from step 2 onto it ensuring there is enough room for expansion during cooking.


Bake till the edges are golden brown. 180 degrees centigrade (gas mark 4, 350 F). About 7 minutes. Take out of the oven and use a plain large metal biscuit cutter to make rounds by pushing into the biscuits. Bake again until golden brown.


Cool for a couple of minutes before removing to a wire rack for complete cooling.


Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining mixture from step 2.


Prepare melted chocolate by heating in a bowl over water at boiling point. Then take each biscuit and dip it into the choclate so all the edge is covered. Place on non-stick paper till cooled.

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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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Saving & Storing Your Christmas Cookies

Baking cookies is a favorite activity during the holiday season. The smell of the cookies baking, the warmth of the oven, the joy when you see the results, and of course, the taste! Here are some tips for saving and storing your cookies:

Preparing

Make sure your cookies are completely cool before preparing them for storage or freezing. Any frosting or icing should also be fully set and firm.

Storing

Cookies should be stored in an airtight container or bag. Some cookies will keep better if individually wrapped, such as very large gourmet type cookies, large cutout and frosted cookies and very thick cookies. Plastic wrap, foil or waxed paper works well for individually wrapping the cookies.

Freezing

Just about any type of cookie will freeze well and can last for up to 1 year from when you baked them. Make sure the cookies are wrapped well in waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil. Wrap them individually to make them last longer, hold their shape better and preserve their taste and texture. Then put them in an airtight container like a Tupperware or other container. You can also use a Ziploc freezer bag, just make sure you have sealed it tightly. Cookies that have been frosted will only keep for a few months in the freezer.

Using Frozen Cookies

Unwrap the cookies carefully and let them thaw completely and come to room temperature before serving. You can also microwave them on high for about 20-30 seconds.

Freezing Cookie Dough

Many people don't realize that you can freeze the actual cookie dough for up to 1 month. Then thaw it out completely before preparing to bake. This can save alot of time during the holiday season and give you the same fresh from the oven taste as fresh baked cookies. Cookie dough that is very, very soft should not be frozen. Any dough that is firm will freeze very well. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer bag.

When storing or freezing dough or baked cookies, don't forget to write the date and type of cookies on the package.

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