Cookie baking is one of the most effective activities to prepare for the holidays and Christmas is near my heart. It is so enchanting to smell cookies that are baked, make copies of them, and then bring them close to people one love.! Using Christmas cookie cutters makes baking even more fun and adds a festive charm to every batch. In this post I’ll share 10 of the most well-known Christmas cookie recipes along with advice on Christmas cookie cutters, festive scents and even how to make the ideal cookie gift platter.
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10 Must Make Christmas Cookie Recipes You’ll Love
1. Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup of softened unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F or 190°C.
- Put parchment paper on baking sheets.
- Mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl.
- Beat in the vanilla and egg after creaming the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the dry ingredients gradually and stir to combine.
- For 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden, roll the dough into balls, flatten them slightly and bake them.
- Allow to cool before adding sprinkles and icing for decoration.
2. Italian Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of lemon or almond extract
Apply a glaze
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract or vanilla
- Sprinkles
Directions:
- Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Beat in eggs and extract after creaming sugar and butter.
- To create a sticky dough gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Place on a baking sheet, roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- After cooling, coat the cookies with glaze and sprinkle them on top.
3. Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of flour for all purposes
- ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Directions:
- Turn the oven on to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl mix together flour cocoa and baking soda.
- Combine the sugars and cream butter in a separate bowl.
- Include the vanilla and egg.
- Fold in chocolate chips after gradually incorporating the dry ingredients.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Snowball Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- ½ cup of sugar powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of nuts either pecans or walnuts chopped finely
- Add more powdered sugar to coat.
Directions:
- Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Blend powdered sugar and butter until smooth.
- Pour in some vanilla.
- Stir in nuts and flour gradually.
- Form dough into tiny balls then bake for ten to twelve minutes.
- Let the cookies cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar.
5. Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 yellow cake mix box
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) of softened cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Rolling sugar (powder).
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Smoothly beat the egg butter cream cheese and vanilla.
- Incorporate cake mix. For half an hour chill the dough.
- Coat in powdered sugar, roll into balls and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of peanut butter cream
- 1 cup of sugar crystals
- 1 egg
- chocolate kisses (Optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Beat the egg sugar and peanut butter together.
- Ball up the dough gently, press it flat and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Warm cookies should have a chocolate kiss pressed on them.
7. Peppermint Oreo Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of melted butter
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint oil
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 cup of Oreos crushed
- ½ cup Crushed cane candy
Directions:
- Turn the oven on to 175°C (350°F).
- Add eggs and peppermint extract after creaming butter and sugars.
- Add baking soda and flour then fold in crushed Oreos and candy canes.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake it for ten to twelve minutes.
8. Red Velvet Blossom Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cake mix for red velvet
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Hershey’s kisses
Directions:
- Turn the oven on to 350°F (175°C).
- Smoothly beat the cake mix butter egg and vanilla.
- Bake the dough for 8 to 10 minutes after rolling it into balls.
- Warm cookies should have a chocolate kiss pressed into them.
9. Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon of ginger
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of cloves
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ¾ cup of brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup of molasses
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl combine the dry ingredients.
- Cream sugar and butter then mix in molasses and egg.
- Incorporate both dry and wet ingredients.
- After an hour, chill the dough.
- After rolling out, cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
10. Linzer Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- jam with apricots or raspberries
Directions:
- Turn the oven on to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix the cinnamon almond flour and flour together.
- Add the egg yolk after creaming the butter and sugar.
- Add the dry ingredients gradually and let the dough rest for half an hour.
- Cut shapes, roll out and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar and sandwich them with jam.
These recipes will provide you with a festive spread of Christmas cookies that are ideal for giving and sharing. Using Christmas cookie cutters makes baking even more fun and adds a festive charm to every batch. Cheers to baking! 🎄.
Christmas Cookie Cutters
To create the ideal Christmas cookie cutters are necessary. Using Christmas cookie cutters makes baking even more fun and adds a festive charm to every batch. There are so many things you can think about, from snowflakes along with reindeer to stars as well as trees.
If you feel adventurous you can cut your gingerbread dough into small squares using mini Christmas cookie cutters or into any form you desire using 3D Christmas cookie cutters to make the resultant creations edible ornaments. Investing your money in a set of premium stainless steel Christmas cookie cutters will benefit you in the long run because it cuts clean crisp edges.
Christmas Cookies Fragramce
There is not a better smell than that of cookies baking away for Christmas. Those warm and welcoming scent of nutmeg cinnamon and vanilla are brought straight into your home as soon as the holidays begin. You can purchase essential oils or candles that are modeled after cookie scents to maintain that comforting aroma throughout the season.
Christmas Cookie Gift Platter
A tasty and considerate way to spread holiday cheer is with a gift platter of Christmas cookies. I make mine unique in the following ways.
- Variety: For variety, serve four to five different kinds of cookies.
- Presentation: Put cookies in parchment paper-lined boxes or on festive platters.
- Personal Touch: Tie the box with a ribbon or include a handwritten note.
- Extras: For a full treat add some mini candy canes or packets of hot cocoa.
FAQs
Q: What is the most popular Christmas cookie?
A: Sugar cookie is one of the favorite cookies for everybody for a reason – it is very easy to decorate.
Q: What is the tradition of Christmas cookies?
A: The custom originated in medieval Europe when Christmas feasts were celebrated with cookies which were then distributed as a token of goodwill.
Q: When to start making Christmas cookies?
A: For ample time to savor and distribute them, begin baking in early December. You can avoid the holiday rush by freezing a lot of cookies.
Q: Why are cookies a symbol of Christmas?
A: During the holiday season cookies stand for sharing and community. Holiday gatherings are made cozier by their sweet flavors.
Q: How long will christmas cookies last?
A: When kept in an airtight container the majority of Christmas cookies last five to seven days. They can live for up to three months after freezing.
Q: When to make christmas cookies?
A: To guarantee freshness it is ideal to prepare them a few days prior to a gathering or celebration. Additionally you can bake and freeze them in advance.
Q: Can christmas cookies be frozen?
A: Indeed most cookies freeze quite well. Simply use parchment paper to separate layers and store them in airtight containers. Serve after thawing at room temperature.
Lastly Some Thoughts
Christmas cookies are more than just sweets, they are a means to celebrate the season, make memories and spread happiness. Using Christmas cookie cutters makes baking even more fun and adds a festive charm to every batch. The process is magical whether you’re making them for your loved ones, giving them as gifts to friends or just enjoying them with a hot cup of cocoa. Prepare your oven get your Christmas cookie cutters and lets make this the most delicious holiday season yet! Let me know in the comment section!