Remove the cookies from the oven to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Make sure that it is thick and somewhat retains its shape. Bake in 2 batches if you don't reroll the scraps.įor the decorative white icing: While the cookies are baking, mix the powdered sugar, milk and egg whites. The cookies will be slightly puffed and the glaze will look crackled. Paint the cookies (with a soft brush) with the egg yolk glaze.īake the cookies for 6 to 7 minutes. While the dough is chilling, combine the egg yolk, 1 teaspoon water and food coloring. Transfer the shapes to lightly greased cookie sheets and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.įor the egg yolk glaze: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the dough 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. And it doesn’t get any better than sprinkles 2. Plus, they’re topped with red and green sprinkles. With just 4 ingredients, it’s the perfect activity for kids as well. Divide the dough in half (thirds if you double your recipe), slightly flatten between 2 sheets of waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 20 minutes). The subtle hint of cardamom make this a delicious Christmas cookie recipe to enjoy throughout the season. Christmas Shortbread Cookies No Christmas is complete without shortbread cookies Start your holiday baking off with these adorable, delicious, tree-shaped cookies. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together, and then blend into the cream mixture. Add in the egg and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 more minute. Gently roll each portion of dough between your hands into a smooth round ball (about 1.5 inches in diameter/each ball should be about 26 grams/0.9 oz each).
Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sorry I don’t have pictures of the specific cookies.For the cookies: Using a stand mixer, cream the shortening, granulated sugar, orange peel and vanilla thoroughly, about 2 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350☏/175 ☌ and place the oven rack in the middle position. Remove from oven, and placed an unwrapped chocolate kiss in center. Bake at 350 degrees on uncreased cookie sheet for 8 minutes. Add egg, milk, vanilla, sugar, and brown sugar. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together. This makes 3 dozen- my mom usually doubles the recipe!
Make sure you add your sprinkles before the icing dries. Let cool and frost with a thin mixture of powdered sugar and milk. Break off little pieces at a time, and roll into shapes of S, 1, or 8. Make a well in flour mix and pour liquid in. Each slice is rich and indulgent and honestly, my favorite way to enjoy mulled wine because of the jam and cloves. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, margarine (like pie dough) and put aside. Pair a buttery press-in crust with red wine soaked dried fruit. This recipe makes a large batch- you can make half if you need less cookies.
Note from my mom: I always double this recipe, as it makes about 2 dozen cookies and they go fast! Italian White Cookies Bake 10 minutes at 350 until edges are golden brown. Then add in syrup and blend until smooth. Solo fruit filling (we like cherry, apricot, and raspberry)īeat margarine, cream cheese, and egg until smooth.After they’ve cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 10 minutes until brown. Roll semi-thin and cut into squares (these puff up, so you don’t want them too thick). Mix yolks with sour cream and add to flour mixture. Solo fruit filling (we always used cherry, apricot, raspberry, nut and poppyseed)īlend flour, butter, baking powder, and salt.I think these are my second favorite Christmas cookie after the butter cookies- so many good memories of my Aunt Del bringing these every Christmas, so they just make me think of childhood Christmases. Frost with vanilla frosting (we always used store bought as a kid!), and add sprinkles! Kolache Cookies Tip from my mom: Roll dough to medium thickness so they are chewy- too thin they will break easily. Dip your cookie cutters in flour before cutting the dough. Butter Cookies įunny thing is, we don’t actually use butter to make them, but that’s what the recipe always said, and they are delicious!Ĭream everything together but the flour. One year, my mom made a binder with all our family recipes, and now I’m excited to share with you my 5 favorite Christmas cookie recipes, including my favorite family recipe for our cutout cookies, which we always called butter cookies. Baking Christmas cookies was one of my favorite childhood memories, and it’s been so fun sharing that holiday tradition with Landon and Presley this year.
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