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Holiday Cookie Collection: 18 Festive Recipes

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 30-45 minutes (plus chilling/cooling time)
  • Yield: Approximately 24-36 cookies per recipe 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A curated collection of 18 festive holiday cookie recipes, perfect for cookie exchanges, parties, or gifts. This assortment features a variety of flavors and textures, from classic shortbread to rich chocolate, spiced gingerbread, and chewy oatmeal. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
  • Additional powdered sugar for rolling
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for most recipes, or 375°F (190°C) for Snickerdoodles.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Fold in any additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
  7. For shaped cookies like gingerbread or sugar cookies, chill the dough as instructed.
  8. Scoop or roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly if needed.
  9. Press a thumbprint into the center for thumbprint cookies.
  10. Bake for 8-14 minutes, depending on the cookie type, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. For decorated cookies, prepare glazes or frostings and apply once cookies are fully cooled.
  13. Dip cookies in melted chocolate or roll in toppings as specified.
  14. For specific recipes like Gingerbread, chill dough for 1 hour before rolling and cutting.
  15. For Spiced Molasses Cookies, roll balls in granulated sugar before baking.
  16. For Almond Snowball Cookies, roll in powdered sugar after cooling.
  17. Follow individual recipe instructions for specific resting or chilling times.

Notes

  • Always preheat your oven to ensure even baking.
  • Use softened butter for best creaming results.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour is added.
  • Cool cookies completely before decorating or storing.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven and cookie size.
  • Many recipes can be made ahead and stored in airtight containers.
  • Consider using parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • For a festive presentation, arrange cookies on platters or in tins.
  • Get the full recipe and printable versions via the provided links for each cookie.
  • Prep Time: 15-25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-14 minutes per batch
  • Category: Dessert/Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: Varies by recipe (approx. 100-250 kcal)
  • Sugar: Varies by recipe (approx. 8-20g)
  • Sodium: Varies by recipe (approx. 30-100mg)
  • Fat: Varies by recipe (approx. 5-15g)
  • Saturated Fat: Varies by recipe (approx. 3-8g)
  • Unsaturated Fat: Varies by recipe
  • Trans Fat: Varies by recipe (typically 0g)
  • Carbohydrates: Varies by recipe (approx. 10-25g)
  • Fiber: Varies by recipe (approx. 0-2g)
  • Protein: Varies by recipe (approx. 1-3g)
  • Cholesterol: Varies by recipe (approx. 10-40mg)

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