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

Christmas Cookies Recipes - Soft Mincemeat Cookies

A deliciously comforting soft baked cookie.

1/4 cup butter; softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup mincemeat 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, optional Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Add in eggs and mincemeat; mix well. In an additional one bowl, incorporate flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to the creamed mixture; mixing well. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ready baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely. Makes 48 cookies. => Christmas Cookies Recipes: Orange Cookies A fresh, citrus flavored cookie that will pleasure everyone. 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 3 eggs 2/3 cup orange juice 4 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 3 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Cookie Icing Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and orange peel. In an additional one bowl, incorporate the flour, baking soda and baking powder; slowly add to creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool. Frost with Cookie Icing. Cookie Icing 4 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon orange extract 1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice Directions In a bowl, incorporate the confectioners' sugar, orange citation and enough orange juice to get to the desired consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Makes 144 cookies. => Christmas Cookies Recipes: Mocha Fudge Cookies A appetizing cookie graced with coffee and cocoa flavors. 2 cups butter 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 3 cups sugar 1 cup baking cocoa 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 3 cups packed brown sugar 8 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons vanilla extract 8 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a Dutch oven over low heat, melt butter and and 2 cups of chocolate chips. Take off from heat; stirring until smooth. In a bowl, incorporate the sugar, cocoa and coffee; add to butter mixture. Stir in the brown sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. In an additional one bowl, incorporate the flour, baking powder and salt; slowly add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts and remaining chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Let cool. Makes 222 cookies.

Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes - Candied Fruit Cookies

A festive cookie featuring candied fruit and almonds.

1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup each candied cherries and pineapple, chopped 3/4 cup Brazil nuts, coarsely chopped and toasted 3/4 cup almonds, chopped and toasted Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add in the egg; mix well. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the fruits and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool completely. Makes 84 cookies. => Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chips Galore Cookies These cookies are stuffed with a variety of yummy chips - a real treat. 1 cup butter flavored shortening 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup peanut butter chips 1/3 cup butterscotch chips 1/3 cup vanilla or white chips 1/3 cup milk chocolate M&Ms 1/3 cup Reese's pieces candy Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar and brown sugar. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chips and candy pieces. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. Let cool completely. Makes 48 cookies. => Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies Pumpkin cookies with a burst of chocolate chips. 4 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 (16 oz.) can solid pack pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts, chopped Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add in the pumpkin, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely. Makes 84 cookies.

Quick Christmas Cookie Recipes - Lemon Snowflake Cookies

A deliciously light and flavorful cookie.

1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. Lemon pudding cake mix 2 1/4 cups icy whipped topping, thawed 1 egg Confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, merge cake mix, whipped topping and egg. Beat with mixer on medium speed until well blended. Batter will be very sticky. Drop by teaspoonfuls into confectioners' sugar and roll lightly to completely coat. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to12 minutes or until lightly browned. Take off from pan and let cool. Makes 60 to 72 cookies. => Quick Christmas Cookie Recipes: No Bake Snowball Cookies These easy to make cookies look like puny snowballs. 4 cups Bran cereal 1 cup dried pitted prunes 1 2/3 cups raisins 1 1/2 cups dried apricots 2 cups pecans, chopped Confectioners' sugar Directions Place bran cereal and prunes into a food processor or blender; cover and blend until cereal is crumbled. Add in the raisins, apricots and pecans. Blend until dried fruit and nuts are finely chopped. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll balls into confectioners' sugar. Store cookies in an airtight holder and keep in the refrigerator. Before serving, roll the cookies into confectioners' sugar again, if desired. Makes 66 cookies. => Quick Christmas Cookie Recipes: Easy Strawberry Cookies These cookies are bursting with the sweet goodness of strawberry flavor. 1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. Strawberry cake mix 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 (8 oz.) carton icy whipped topping, thawed 2 cups confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, merge the cake mix, egg and the whipped topping; mix until well combined. Place confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls into sugar; roll until coated completely. Place cookie balls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned colse to the edges. Let cool. Makes 60 cookies. => Quick Christmas Cookie Recipes: Two puny Cookies Whip up these yummy cookies in a jiffy. 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 2 cups sugar 3 cups dry quick cooking oats or rolled oats 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup raisins, chopped nuts or coconut Directions In a large saucepan, heat the butter, milk and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 1 minute. Take off from heat. Stir in the oats, cocoa and raisins, nuts or coconut. Drop by the tablespoonful onto waxed paper. Cool. Makes 36 cookies.

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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Christmas dessert Recipes - Cranberry Velvet frost dessert

A floating pink cloud bursting with cranberries, cherries and marshmallows.

2 (16 oz.) cans whole berry cranberry sauce

Cookies Recipe

1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 pkg. Little marshmallows

1 cup green maraschino cherries, quartered

1 cup red maraschino cherries, quartered

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

In a large bowl, join the cranberry sauce, pineapple, marshmallow, cherries and the lemon juice. Fold in the whipped cream. Spoon the compound into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch dish. Cover and ice overnight. Take off from the freezer at least 10 minutes before ready to serve.

Makes 12 to 16 servings.

Christmas sweetmeat Recipes: Apple Pie in a Goblet Dessert

Here's a novel way to serve fresh apples - very light and elegant.

3 large tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

12 shortbread cookies, crushed

2 cups vanilla ice cream

Whipped cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, join the apples, sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring all to a boil. Sacrifice heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the apples are nice and tender.

Uncover the pot and cook for another 9 to 11 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Take off pot from heat.

Set up four goblets or parfait glasses.

In each goblet, layer one tablespoon of cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup ice cream and 1/4 of the apple mixture. Top each sweetmeat off with the remaining cookie crumbs and a large dollop of whipped cream. Embellishment with an apple slice, if desired.

Christmas sweetmeat Recipes: Christmas Trifle Dessert

This colorful trifle sweetmeat looks as great as it tastes.

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple

3 medium firm bananas, sliced

1 (10 oz.) jar red maraschino cherries

1 (6 oz.) jar green maraschino cherries

3 1/2 cups store bought eggnog, chilled

2 pkgs. Instant vanilla pudding mix

1 prepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 (16 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped, optional

Directions

Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice.

Dip the bananas into the pineapple juice. Drain and discard the pineapple juice.

Set aside the pineapple, bananas, three red cherries and three green cherries. In a bowl, whisk together the eggnog and pudding mixes; mix for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Place half of the pudding compound into a 4-quart glass serving bowl. Layer half of the bananas on top. Layer half of the pineapple on top. Layer half of the cherries on top. Layer half of the cake cubes on top. Layer half of the whipped topping on top. Repeat layers.

Garnish with reserved cherries and walnuts, if desired.

Makes 16 to 20 servings.

Christmas dessert Recipes - Cranberry Velvet frost dessert

Italian Christmas Cookies - Anise Cookies

Whether a part of the assortment of Italian Christmas cookies or at a baby shower or wedding, these anise cookies are constantly making an appearances at my family celebrations (With a simple drop of food coloring they're perfect for any occasion!) If the licorice taste of anise doesn't suit you, try using almond, vanilla or even lemon extract...they are all delicious!

Makes about 8 dozen

Cookies Recipe

Cookie Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons anise extract (almond, vanilla or lemon can also be used!)
2 1/2 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2-3 tablespoons milk
Icing Ingredients

2 cups confectioners' sugar
3-4 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon anise extract (optional)
food coloring (optional)
sprinkles of your choice(optional)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare your cookie sheets or pans by covering them with parchment paper.

To prepare these Italian Christmas cookies, get a large bowl and combine the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take anywhere between 3 and 5 minutes. Crack in each egg, making sure to mix well after each one. Add your choice of extract.

Now combine the flour and baking powder, sifting it together so that there are no chunks of baking powder together. Take about a third of these dry ingredients and add them to the wet ones, using a hand or stand mixer to combine them. Then add about a tablespoon of milk. Repeat this process by adding another third of the flour mixture to your batter, and then another spoon of milk. The last batch of flour should be added very slowly, mixing in between so that you can determine how much flour is enough. You want the batter to be very easy to mold, but not sticking to your hands. The dough should not be stiff! If you add too much flour, try adding a few more drops of milk until the batter is easy to manage.

Using a tablespoon, drop balls of the batter onto the baking sheets, leaving space for them to bake and puff up in the oven.

Stick your pan in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until they puff up and the bottoms begin to turn a light golden brown.

While the cookies are baking, mix together the confectioners sugar, milk and extract of your choice (if you are using it). At this point you can also add food coloring if you want your icing to be a special color. White is also just as nice though!

After the cookies have mostly cooled, hold each one upside down and dip into your frosting glaze. flip it over and let it rest on a flat surface covered with wax paper. If you intend to use sprinkles, only dip a few at time and then sprinkle them, or else the frosting will harden and sprinkles will no longer stick. (If your frosting begins to harden before you are done dipping just microwave it for about 10 seconds to let melt again!)

Let the frosting harden to the touch, arrange on a plate and get ready to serve these Italian Christmas cookies to your family and friends!

Italian Christmas Cookies - Anise Cookies

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Christmas Cookie recipe - Peppermint Christmas Cookies

Peppermint has a rich, vital history that reaches back before the origins of Christmas. This very prized candy and healthful increasing derives from the peppermint plant. A brief history follows this Christmas cookie method made from chocolate and peppermint. an additional one Christmas cookie recipe, especially peppermint Christmas cookies, ranks high on many a holiday cook's wish list. This method adds chocolate and brown sugar to yield a Christmas concoction to add cheer to office parties and house gatherings.

List of Ingredients:

Cookies Recipe

1/4 cup of softened butter. 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups brown sugar that has been firmly packed 3 eggs 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoons table salt 1/4 cup powdered cocoa 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels 3/4 cup peppermint candy. Use about 8 candy canes or hard peppermint candy

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place peppermint candy inside a plastic bag. Use a wooden hammer or rolling pin to coarsely crush it. Cream the butter and shortening with an galvanic mixer at medium speed. Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar while chronic to beat well. Add eggs one at a time. Make sure eggs are beaten in well blended as you add them. Add vanilla extract. In a isolate bowl, merge all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Add flour compound to butter mixture. Beat until blended. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Fold in crushed peppermint candy. Use a tablespoon to drop cookie dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Keep rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 3" apart. Place cookie sheet into the center of a preheated 350-degree oven. Bake for 12-12 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove from oven to wire cooling racks. Enjoy!

This peppermint and chocolate cookie method yields 2 1/2 dozen Christmas cookies

A Brief History of Peppermint

Peppermint was first brought to the United States while the colonial period. Europeans, English and Russian cooks had long discovered its additive value in wines and other recipes. Antique Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used peppermint oils in wines and sauces. Its distinctive flavor and cooling consequent has been used as a remedy for toothache and morning sickness. The American northwest produces much of the peppermint used in today's pharmaceuticals, candy, gum and elixirs.

Christmas Cookie recipe - Peppermint Christmas Cookies