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soontobemommyof2
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Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Let’s share our favorite Christmas cookies recipes. I always like to try new recipes but I always do these ones too cause they’re so yum...
Holiday Biscotti
Snowball Cookies
3 In 1 Sugar Cookies
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
I was just looking at the cranberry orange shortbread recipe yesterday.
I usually make these Raspberry Almond Shortbread
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| Posted 12/4/20 8:11 PM |
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Momma2015
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
I love this! We do an annual cookie swap at work but this year we're obviously not doing it. These are some cookies I've done in past years that were a hit....
Red Velvet Roll Out Cookies
I always do roll out cookies decorated with royal icing, but thought the red velvet was a nice change of pace.
M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love the recipes that call for instant vanilla pudding mix- they are so soft and chewy and delicious!
Hot Cocoa Cookies
They would've been better fresh and warm rather than the next day at the exchange, but still good!
ETA: And rainbow cookies! They are a b!tch to make but they come out so good! They're one of my fave cookies... I've been making them for years, so I don't even have the website anymore, but here's the recipe...
Rainbow Cookies
Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus additional for pans)
• 8 ounces almond paste
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Red and green food coloring, preferably gel
• 1 15-ounce jar seedless raspberry jam
• Cooking spray
• 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 9x12 jelly roll pans or rimmed cookie sheets
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit with racks positioned in upper and lower thirds of the oven. Prepare the pans by spraying each with cooking spray and lightly flouring.
2. In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine the almond paste and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until mixture is in fine crumbles.
3. Beat in the butter a few pieces at a time until well combined.
4. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat yolks into mixture one at a time until smooth.
5. Sift 2 cups of flour and salt into a separate bowl. Add to mixer bowl and beat until just combined.
6. In a clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whisk egg whites until foamy. Slowly add in remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold egg whites into batter with rubber spatula. The batter should be light and fluffy.
8. Divide the batter evenly among three bowls. Stir red food coloring into one bowl, green into the second, leave the final bowl undyed.
9. Transfer the batter to the prepared pans (one for each color). Tip: use an offset spatula to spread the batter evenly and thinly across the pans and smooth the tops.
10. Bake for 4 minutes then switch positions on racks. Bake an additional 4-5 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
11. Unmold green cake layer by inverting it onto another pan, tray, or cutting board lined with parchment paper. Spread raspberry jam in a thin layer across the top using an offset spatula.
12. Unmold the white cake layer using the same technique. Carefully Slide the white layer on top of the green layer. Spread raspberry jam in a thin layer across the top using an offset spatula.
13. Unmold the red cake layer using the same technique. Carefully slide the red layer on top of the white layer.
14. Cover the cake with parchment paper and plastic wrap and top with one of the empty pans. Place several heavy cans on top to weigh the pans down. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
15. Remove the pan and wrappings. Trim the edges with a sharp knife to make straight edges.
16. Melt the chocolate. This can be done in the microwave by using a microwave safe bowl and microwaving in 30 seconds increments at half power, stirring in between. Or you can melt chocolate in a heat safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until melted.
17. Pour melted chocolate over the cake using an offset spatula to spread it evenly. Let it set slightly. You can then use a fork or spatula to carve wavy lines or a pattern in the slightly set chocolate. Let chocolate cool for a few more minutes until mostly set but slightly tacky.
18. Slice cake crosswise into six strips, then cut each strip into 8 rectangular pieces. For clean edges, dip the knife in warm water and wipe clean with cloth in between cuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
THIS is my Christmas cookie cheat. ever since i discovered making a large amount of cookies like this, i haven't turned back!!
i'll buy different mixes around thanksgiving and then bake a ton for the neighbors. always a hit.
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| Posted 12/5/20 4:57 AM |
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DDB336
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Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Such a great idea. I love these Christmas cookies:
https://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/christmas-cookie-recipes.html
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| Posted 12/5/20 11:24 AM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Posted by MarathonKnitter
THIS is my Christmas cookie cheat. ever since i discovered making a large amount of cookies like this, i haven't turned back!!
i'll buy different mixes around thanksgiving and then bake a ton for the neighbors. always a hit.
I have heard of this trick and always wondered how they come out
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| Posted 12/5/20 9:23 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Posted by MarathonKnitter
THIS is my Christmas cookie cheat. ever since i discovered making a large amount of cookies like this, i haven't turned back!!
i'll buy different mixes around thanksgiving and then bake a ton for the neighbors. always a hit.
oh looks cool!
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| Posted 12/5/20 9:37 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Posted by Mrs213
Posted by MarathonKnitter
THIS is my Christmas cookie cheat. ever since i discovered making a large amount of cookies like this, i haven't turned back!!
i'll buy different mixes around thanksgiving and then bake a ton for the neighbors. always a hit.
I have heard of this trick and always wondered how they come out
the only thing you have to be aware of are:
* the batter is pretty darn thick and hard to mix by hand. just be prepared to get an arm workout.
* there isn't a lot of melting ingredients, so you want to shape the cookies close to what you want the finished product to look.
i've even made my own creation... i made a "pink lemonade" one. i had some left over decorative pink sugar. i make it with lemon cake mix and then covered them in the pink sugar, as if it were a snicker doodle. everyone loved them.
it makes it really easy to bake a nice variation of cookies without having to buy a truckload of ingredients.
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| Posted 12/5/20 11:14 PM |
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queensgal
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Last year I really wanted to make several kinds of cookies but it would end up being way too much. I froze half of each of my unbaked doughs and then just baked them later in the winter for a treat. It came out great. I wrapped them in a log shape in Saran Wrap, then defrost and cut and bake.
Since we won’t see family this year, I will do the same thing. I might drop some cookies off to friends and family but I still always have too many if I make 4-5 types at a few dozen a piece.
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| Posted 12/6/20 6:34 PM |
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Posted by queensgal
Last year I really wanted to make several kinds of cookies but it would end up being way too much. I froze half of each of my unbaked doughs and then just baked them later in the winter for a treat. It came out great. I wrapped them in a log shape in Saran Wrap, then defrost and cut and bake.
Since we won’t see family this year, I will do the same thing. I might drop some cookies off to friends and family but I still always have too many if I make 4-5 types at a few dozen a piece.
That's a good idea. Which recipes do you make?
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So far I've made
-pumpkin chocolate chip
-peppermint chocolate crackle
I'm still hoping to make
-almond horns
-sugar cookies with royal icing
-oreo snowmen
-cinnamon sugar almond cookies
-cheesecake cookies
-bruttibonis
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| Posted 12/7/20 4:23 AM |
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cj7305
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Love this thread!
Chocolate mint cookies are always good!
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16212/chocolate-mint-candies-cookies/
Mmmm Christmas Crack Crackers
https://www.iheartnaptime.net/christmas-crack/?utm_source=feedburner
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| Posted 12/6/20 6:45 PM |
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Momma2015
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Re: Christmas Cookies Recipes Swap
Posted by BaysideForever
So far I've made
-pumpkin chocolate chip
-peppermint chocolate crackle
I'm still hoping to make
-almond horns
-sugar cookies with royal icing
-oreo snowmen
-cinnamon sugar almond cookies
-cheesecake cookies
-bruttibonis
Do you have a recipe for cinnamon sugar almond cookies? That sounds heavenly!
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| Posted 12/7/20 10:16 AM |
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Cinnamon-Sugar Almond Cookies:
3 tsp cinn
1 cup sugar
2 cups almond flour
1 stick butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Combine 2 tsp cinn with 1/4th cup sugar, set aside.
combine all of the other ingredients until well mixed and together.
cookie scoop, form into balls, roll in the cinn-sugar mixture. flatten on the cookie sheet with a spatula
bake 13 minutes in a 350 oven
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| Posted 12/7/20 12:10 PM |
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Momma2015
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Posted by BaysideForever
Cinnamon-Sugar Almond Cookies:
3 tsp cinn
1 cup sugar
2 cups almond flour
1 stick butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Combine 2 tsp cinn with 1/4th cup sugar, set aside.
combine all of the other ingredients until well mixed and together.
cookie scoop, form into balls, roll in the cinn-sugar mixture. flatten on the cookie sheet with a spatula
bake 13 minutes in a 350 oven
Thank you! 
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| Posted 12/7/20 12:33 PM |
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Posted by BaysideForever
Cinnamon-Sugar Almond Cookies:
3 tsp cinn
1 cup sugar
2 cups almond flour
1 stick butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Combine 2 tsp cinn with 1/4th cup sugar, set aside.
combine all of the other ingredients until well mixed and together.
cookie scoop, form into balls, roll in the cinn-sugar mixture. flatten on the cookie sheet with a spatula
bake 13 minutes in a 350 oven
i would probably eat the whole tray all by myself. they sound devine.
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