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

Nutty Chocolate Cherry Cookie Recipe

The nutty chocolate cherry cookie recipe is a colorful, tasty holiday morsel! Packed with chocolate, cherries, and nuts, how can you go wrong!

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries

3/4 cup chopped pecans

Hardware

Whisk

Large bowl

Medium bowl

Cookie sheets

Mixer

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Step 4: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars with an electric mixer set on medium-high for 30 seconds.

Step 5: Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla extract.

Step 6: Gradually combine flour mixture to creamed mixture.

Step 7: Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Step 8: Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies immediately and transfer to a cooling surface.

Makes 60 cookies.

For more information on baking procedures and hardware used in this recipe see our Baking Tips section.

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Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes - Cherry Snowball Cookies

These pretty cookies have a surprise cherry in the middle.

1 cup butter, softened

Cookies Recipe

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose 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, cream the butter, sugar, water and vanilla.

In another bowl, combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry to form a ball. Place 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Let cool.

Glaze Coating

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped

Directions

In a bowl, combine sugar and enough milk to make a smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies into glaze, then roll into coconut.

Makes 36 cookies.

=> Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes: Spumoni Cookies

The favorite Italian ice cream treat becomes a delicious cookie.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 squares semisweet chocolate, melted

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

3 to 5 drops green food coloring

1/4 cup candied red cherries, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3 to 5 drops red food coloring

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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

Divide the dough into three sections.

Stir chocolate into one section; mix well.

Add pecans and green food coloring to the second portion

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

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

Place the chocolate rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Top with the green and pink rectangles; press together lightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill overnight.

Cut the chilled dough in half lengthwise. Return one half to the refrigerator.

Cut the remaining rectangle into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until set. Cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes 84 cookies.

=> Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Dipped Spritz Cookies

These classy cookies are dipped in chocolate and decorated with nuts and sprinkles.

1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

11 ounces dark, white or milk chocolate candy coating

Chopped walnuts and/or colored sprinkles

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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

In another bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Using a cookie press fitted with your choice of disk, press the dough 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until set (do not allow cookies to brown). Let cool.

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

Makes 72 cookies.

Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes - Cherry Snowball Cookies

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