Hello sweet friends,
I am updating this cookie post for Christmas, 2020. Last week I posted a cut- out cookie recipe that is great for the holidays. That recipe, along with those published in this post are just about all you could need for holiday baking. Also, all of these recipes are perfect for boxing up and gifting.
If you have any fun cookie or holiday treat recipes you recommend, let me know! I would love to publish your recipe with credit in a future post.
The kitchen was a total disaster this week, but we had a great time baking and boxing a variety of Christmas cookies for teachers, friends and family. From Lemon butter, to gingerbread, to chocolate mint, Snickerdoodle and fudge, we wanted to ensure there was something for everyone in this crazy Christmas cookie collection.
These cookies are some of our most tried and true, battle tested, beloved and requested desserts. If you have a gift to give, a party to attend or just a sweet tooth, we truly hope you will find a family favorite or two in the cookie recipe round-up, below.
Have a blast baking memories with your kids this winter break. Let us know what you create! Happy baking and Merry Christmas.
- 3 sticks (softened) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon extract or juice
- 2 tbsp milk
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Combine butter and sugar until blended
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Add egg, vanilla and lemon
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Add remaining ingredients, combine and chill for 30 minutes
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Place in cookie press, or roll dough into 1 inch balls
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Bake for 8-10 minutes
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Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or decorate
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
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Preheat oven to 350
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Combine sugar and butter
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Add egg
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Add the remaining four ingredients and combine
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Chill for 30 minutes
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Combine the cinnamon and sugar coating in a small bowl and set aside
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Roll dough into 1 inch balls
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Roll the dough balls into the cinnamon and sugar, and place on greased or parchment paper-covered cookie sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown
OMG, these are crazy-delicious!
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 1/4 cups King Arthur (all purpose) flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 (12 oz) bag chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups mint chips or crushed Andes mints
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Combine sugars and butter
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Add egg
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Add additional ingredients and combine until blended (we like using the paddle attachment on the mixer for this part)!
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Roll dough into 1-2 inch balls and place on parchment paper-lined or greased cookie sheet
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Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake as these are best when they are a little soft on the inside.
Great recipe for kids!
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup topping (we chose crushed Andes mints)
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Combine first four ingredients and microwave for 45 seconds, until smooth.
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Place parchment paper or wax paper in a 9 x 9 dish.
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Pour mixture into dish, add topping, and refrigerate until set
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