Christmas Cookie Recipes

Chocolate Pinwheels Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup Butter1 1/2 cup Confectioner’s Sugar1 Egg3 cups Flour1/4 teaspoon Salt1/4 cup cocoa (for HALF the dough) Directions: 1. Mix butter, sugar and egg. Stir in flour and salt. Divide dough in half. Stir 1/4 cocoa into HALF the dough. Refrigerate one hour. 2. On a floured pastry cloth, roll […]

Pecan Sandies Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/3 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the water and vanilla. 2. Stir in the flour […]

Kolachky Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 pound chopped walnuts 1 egg 1/2 cup honey 1 (12 ounce) can poppy seed filling 1 egg white 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting Directions: 1. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and […]

Chocolate Toffee Bars Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted Topping Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans   Directions: 1. Combine crumbs, brown sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x […]

Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla2 egg yolks1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour2 egg whites2 cups finely chopped nuts10 tablespoons jam or jelly (any flavor) Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350º. Beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg yolk in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, […]

Snowball Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Cream the butter with 1/2 cup of the confectioners’ sugar and […]

Spritz Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 3 egg yolks 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Mix the butter or margarine, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla. Add the flour and mix by hand. 2. Spoon into cookie press and press onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with […]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Kiss Cookies Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 32 Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses, unwrapped Directions: 1. Preheat oven to […]

Scotcheroos Ingredients: 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 6 cups crisp rice cereal 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions: 1. Generously butter a 9×13 inch baking pan. Set aside. 2. In a large pot, mix together corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter. Cook […]

Molasses Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, and cool. 2. […]

Springerele Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups white sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup anise seed Directions: 1. Beat eggs in large mixing bowl until very light. 2. Add sugar and butter. Cream together until light and fluffy. 3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. […]

Christmas Cookie Recipes This is the place for Christmas cookie recipes! We’ve gathered hundreds of delicious recipes for Christmas cookies so you can find all your old and new favorites in one place! Baking cookies at Christmas is a tradition for many people. It brings families and friends together with the warm goodness of cookies […]

Christmas Cookies O   Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 eggs1 cup chopped pecans1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350º. Mix cake mix (dry), oats and sugar in large bowl with spoon. 2. Mix oil and eggs; stir into oat mixture thoroughly. […]

Christmas Cookies F   Fig Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup chopped figs (about 1/2 lb)1/3 cup water1 cup butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar,firmly packed1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups sifted flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Cook figs with water, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool. 2. Beat butter […]

Christmas Cookies G   Easy Decorated Gingerbread Cookies Ingredients: 1 package gingerbread cake and cookie mix1/4 cup hot water2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter or margarine — meltedSugar1 tub Rich & Creamy vanilla ready-to-spread frostingMiniature chocolate chips, raisins, cut-up gumdrops, colored sugar, miniature marshmallows, red cinnamon candies,shredded coconut, chocolate shot or shoestring licorice — if […]

Christmas Cookies K Key Lime Coolers Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup powdered sugar1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 tablespoon grated lime peel1/2 teaspoon vanillaGranulated sugarKey Lime Glaze — (recipe follows) KEY LIME GLAZE 1/2 cup powdered sugar2 teaspoons grated lime peel4 teaspoons Key lime or regular lime juice Directions: 1.. Heat oven […]

Christmas Cookies   Napoleon Creams Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup cocoa powder1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg, beaten2 cups crushed graham crackers1 cup flaked sweetened coconut1/2 cup margarine3 tablespoons milk1 3-3/4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix2 cups powdered sugar1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons margarine Directions: 1. In the top of a […]

Christmas Cookies L   Ladyfingers Ingredients: 3 eggs — separated1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon lemon extract — if desired1/8 teaspoon saltPowdered sugar — if desired Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350º. Grease and flour cookie sheet. Beat egg […]

Christmas Cookies I   Icebox Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1/2 cup margarine1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt3 cups quick-cooking oats1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup flaked coconut Directions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening, margarine, and sugars until light and […]

Christmas Cookies D   Date-Filled Spritz Ingredients: One Ultimate Spritz Recipe — (see recipe below)1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates (about 1 1/4 cups)1 cup walnut pieces (about 4 ounces)1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon grated orange peel2 tablespoons orange juice 1. Heat oven to 375º. Prepare dough for The Ultimate Spritz, using vanilla. Place […]

Christmas Cookies   E   Easy-Yet-Elegant Raspberry Bars Ingredients: 1 (19.8-ounce) package fudge brownie mix (1 pound3.8 ounce package)1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese — softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup raspberry preserves1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate1 tablespoon butter or margarine Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350º. Prepare and bake brownie mix as directed on package […]

Christmas Cookies H   Hamantaschen Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup butter or margarine1 teaspoon grated lemon peel1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 eggsPrune Filling — (recipe follows)OR Apricot or Plum Filling — (recipe follows)OR Poppy Seed Filling — (recipe follows) PRUNE FILLING 1 (12 ounce) package pitted prunes1 cup chopped walnuts2 […]

Christmas Cookies J   Joe Froggers Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1/2 cup shortening1 cup dark molasses1/2 cup water4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspiceSugar Directions: 1. Beat 1 cup sugar, the shortening, molasses and water in large bowl with electric […]

Christmas Cookies M Magic Rum Balls Ingredients: 3 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup rumConfectioners’ sugar or colored or chocolate sprinkles Directions: 1. Combine wafer crumbs and nuts. Add sweetened condensed milk and rum; blend well. Chill for one hour. 2. Dip palms of hands […]