Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars

Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars These impressive looking cookies will make a splash at any gathering.

2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups quick cooking oats 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups butter, softened 1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 teaspoon shortening Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges begin to brown. In another bowl, combine the pie filling and extract; carefully spread over the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges of the topping are lightly browned. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Makes 36 bar cookies. => Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes: Heavenly Caramel Cookies A delicious cookie featuring spices, nuts, coconut and marshmallows. 12 graham crackers 2 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup flaked coconut Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Place graham crackers inside the pan; cover with marshmallows. In a saucepan, cook and stir butter, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla. Spoon over the marshmallows. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Cool completely. Cut into 2-inch squares, then cut each square in half to form triangles. Makes 72 cookies. => Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes: Minty Meringue Drop Cookies These light as air cookies are perfect for the holidays. 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional 1 pkg. mint chocolate chips Directions Preheat 250 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Fold in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until dry to the touch. Cool. Makes 30 cookies. Note: If you cannot find mint chocolate chips, place 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract inside a plastic bag. Seal the bag and toss chips until coated. Let chips sit for 24 to 48 hours before using. Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars