CHRISTMAS COOKIES MAKE AHEAD RECIPES

Name: Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils

DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies Recipe: How to Make It image

Rich and buttery Christmas cutout cookies like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. —Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, FatContent 2g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 11mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 43mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

FRUITCAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Fruitcake Christmas Cookies Recipe: How to Make It image

As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies —the taste actually gets better over time! —Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups dates, finely chopped
4 ounces red candied cherries, halved
4 ounces candied pineapple, diced
1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. (Cookies are best after a few days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, FatContent 15g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 33mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 168mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

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