Festive Cookies Recipes

With holiday season right around the corner, this colorful thump print cookie recipe is going to be a sure shot winner! Here the chef has showcases easy instructions to make a festive thump print cookie with jelly or tinted icing, she also shows how to make a... - 113.639

Walnut Festival Cookies are filled with the goodness of walnuts and raisins. These have always been one of the family's favorite snacks around the holiday time. Baked and stocked to last, these cookies always were always cleaned out in 2 weeks!! A great... - 52.4923

These Fruitcake Cookies recipe is a must have this holiday season. Take a look at these rustic cookies that are oozing of the sweet flavor from the brandy soaked fruits. Try making these, your family and friends will be excited with its flavor. - 129.353

Festive Butter Wafers are just perfect to be served on special occasions. Try this recipe and enjoy them in the festive season. These cookies have coconut, walnuts and raisins to make festive occasion a special occasion. - 47.9787

Jordan Winery's baker extraordinaire, Cristina Valencia, returns to show tips and techniques for baking French Macarons. These delicate cookies will impress any winter guest and cookie lover. Cristina teaches you how to prepare your ingredients, how to... - 117.703

Cream butter and add sugar. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and pecans...dough will be stiff. Press onto bottom of greased and floured 15x10x1-inch pan. Score into 2-inch squares. Bake 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Break into wedges. - 31.6801

Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the butter mixture, blend well. Chill thoroughly. Roll out small portions of the dough at one time to slightly less than... - 43.7199

Cream butter; gradually add powdered sugar and cornstarch. Beat until light and fluffy. Add flour. Press into lightly greased and floured 15xl0xl-inch pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 325 degrees. - 26.2835

1. Melt the chips over hot water. 2. Stir in noodles and peanuts. 3. Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper. Chill. - 24.7344

These Candy Cane Twists are the best that I've ever known. Try these irresistible Christmas cookies with candied cherry for your next celebrations. Your suggestions for these Candy Cane Twists are welcome. - 48.3604

In large bowl, stir together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate and pecans. (Mix can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 10... - 32.9514

Berlinerkranzer are Norwegian cookies.Berlinerkranzer are used as topping over cakes or pies.Berlinerkranzer are also very popular Norwegian snacks to nibble.Traditional Berlinerkranzer recipe. - 50.5973

Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in the molasses, orange juice, and rind; mix well. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to the creamed mixture, stirring until blended. Chill the dough... - 45.0428

In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour; mix well. Fill cookie press with batches of dough; press out desired shapes onto chilled ungreased baking sheets. Decorate, if desired. Bake in 350°F... - 31.8232

Cream butter and sugar as usual; add egg, then other ingredients. Drop from spoon in small portions and flatten out with fork. Bake at 375° F. for about 15 minutes. - 34.0008

Cream the butter and cheese until well blended. Sift the flour with the sugar, salt, and baking powder. Work into the creamed mixture, then add the beaten eggs, mixing to form a stiff dough. Chill until firm enough for rolling, several hours or... - 41.7397

Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg yolks and vanilla; beat well. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll the dough into small balls the size of a large marble. Combine the pecans, salt, and cinnamon. Roll the... - 41.3577

These Frosted Christmas Treats taste are a desire ! I love these spicy cherries, raisins and candied fruit cookies. Try these Frosted Christmas Treats and let me know if you like them. - 47.5712

Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg yolk and salt. Add flour just to blend thoroughly. Mix in raisins. On lightly floured surface, roll into 12-inch log. Wrap securely and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 week. Preheat oven to 350°F With sharp knife,... - 41.4275

Combine the hazelnuts, almonds, and sugar. Add the unbeaten egg whites, orange rind, and kirsch. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Chill the dough 5 to 6 hours. Sprinkle a board with equal portions of flour and sugar. Pat one quarter of the dough out onto the... - 42.771

Beat the egg whites with the salt to soft moist peaks. Gradually add the sugar, and continue beating until very thick and the whites hold stiff, shiny peaks. Take out and set aside 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Sprinkle the cinnamon, vanilla, and almond... - 41.4682

Soften the butter and cream cheese at room temperature and blend together. Add the flour and blend well. Divide the mixture into 24 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press into tiny muffin cups, 1 1/2 inches in diameter (measured across the top), covering the... - 43.5722

In bowl, beat together butter and sugar until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually stir into batter until blended. Gather dough into ball; wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for... - 42.5868

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (5 minutes using an electric mixer set at medium speed). Press the egg yolks through a wire strainer into the creamed mixture; add the kirsch and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing... - 45.7667

Cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar, salt, and orange extract; beat until fluffy. Force the egg yolks through a wire strainer into the creamed mixture. Gradually blend in the flour. Using the crown flat design plate of a cookie press, force the dough... - 35.2515

To make gingerbread, put margarine, honey, sugar, ginger, allspice, cinnamon and cocoa powder into a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar has completely dissolved. Cool. Sift flour and baking soda into a large bowl. Add salt, eggs and cooled honey... - 43.0226

Cream the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla; blend well. Stir in the flour and ground almonds. Pinch off a piece of the dough the size of a walnut; roll between the palms of your hands into strips the thickness of your little finger. Form into a... - 38.219

In bowl, combine Oatmeal Cookie Mix, egg, milk and vanilla until dough forms; shape into 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) balls. Place on parchment paper lined or greased baking sheets; flatten with fork dipped in sugar. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 15 to 18 minutes... - 29.5209

Combine the sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the almonds and chocolates. Add the unbeaten egg whites, one at a time, mixing until blended. Stir in the kirsch, adding only enough so that the mixture still remains stiff enough... - 44.4321

Heat the corn syrup in a small saucepan. When it comes to a boil, pour over the butter and sugar, which have been placed in a mixing bowl. Add the vinegar and stir until smooth; cool. Blend in the egg. Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt... - 44.7027

Beat the egg well; blend in the molasses and shortening. Sift the flour with the sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Gradually add to the molasses mixture, mixing at first with a spoon, then kneading by hand until well blended. Roll the... - 43.6314

Cream the butter and the sugar. Gradually beat in the egg yolks, cream, and vanilla. Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture; blend well. Chill, covered, at least 3 hours, or overnight. Divide the mixture into three... - 45.7884

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar, salt, and oatmeal. Beat the egg slightly with the vanilla; blend in. Drop the mixture by level measuring teaspoonfuls onto a well-greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350° oven for 5... - 34.9329

Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in almond extract. Combine flour and salt; add to mixture and blend well. Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten... - 36.9999

Cream the butter and sugar until light. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the dissolved baking soda. Sift the flour with the cinnamon and cloves. Add the walnuts and dates, mixing well to coat. Add to the egg mixture; mix well. Drop from a teaspoon into... - 45.4974

Beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Beat in the egg, then the caraway seeds. Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt; blend in alternately with the brandy. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Roll out on a lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut... - 41.1874

Beat the eggs until fluffy in an electric mixer set at medium speed. Gradually add the sugar, beating constantly. Then continue beating 15 minutes longer. Sift the flour with the baking powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and mace. Add... - 37.8624

In mixer bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Stir in egg yolk, vanilla, and aniseed. Stir in almonds. Stir together flour and baking powder; blend into creamed mixture. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. Form into 1-inch balls (using 1... - 40.5732

Cream the butter with the sugars. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the honey and almond extract. Blend in the ground almonds. Sift the flour with the baking soda. Add to the almond mixture gradually; mix, then knead with your hands until the flour is... - 46.4947

Grease cookie sheets; set aside. Place flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, cloves, cardamom and pepper in large bowl; stir to combine. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and... - 43.996

Cream the butter with the peanut butter. Gradually add the sugar; blend well. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Sift the flour with the baking powder. Gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Force the dough through a cookie press onto an... - 35.8407

Cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla; beat again until very light. Stir in the almonds. Sift the flour with the baking powder. Blend into the creamed mixture, mixing by hand to form a soft,... - 44.5813

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (5 minutes using an electric mixer set at medium speed). Press the egg yolks through a wire strainer into the creamed mixture; add the kirsch and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing... - 43.1809

Soak the raisins in the whiskey for at least 1 hour. Cream the butter and the brown sugar until light. Gradually blend in the eggs. Sift the flour with the baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add the candied cherries and pineapple, mixing well to... - 45.9222

Angel Pillows is a very popular Christmas recipe. Angel Pillows gets its taste from vegetable shortening mixed with cheese and milk. Angel Pillows is inspired by many chefs around the world. - 45.652

Cream the butter with the sugar until light. Stir in the corn syrup and vanilla. Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beating until smooth. Stir in the rolled oats and almonds. Drop by rounded... - 45.6123

Cream the butter. Add the sugar and vanilla; cream until light and fluffy. Add a few drops of food coloring to tint a light green. Add the flour and pecans; mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls and place an inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325°... - 35.8899

Cream the butter with the sugar until light. Add the egg yolk; mix well. Blend in the flour. Chill the dough 30 minutes. Pinch off pieces of the dough and form into 1-inch balls. Beat the egg white until foamy. Dip the balls of dough into the egg white, then... - 42.4589

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cake mix, butter and egg yolks in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until dough forms. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Dip into egg whites, then into chopped pecans. Place, pecan side up, 2 inches apart on... - 35.5674

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses. Beat thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Mix well. Add bourbon, pecans, citron and chocolate. Drop from teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Microwave on medium 5 to 6 minutes, or... - 32.4765

Preheat oven to 350°F Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg, orange peel and juice until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt until well blended. Stir in cashews. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto... - 38.1874

Using cardboard, cut out a Christmas tree 13 inches (33 cm) high and 11 inches (28 cm) wide at the widest point. To make shortbread, knead flour, powdered sugar, butter and egg to a dough. Wrap in foil and refrigerate 30 minutes. To make filling, prepare... - 45.5239

Beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the salt and continue beating until the whites stand in soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar, beating thoroughly until the mixture forms very stiff peaks. Sprinkle the vanilla and chocolate morsels over the top; fold... - 32.4864

Beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, teaspoon by teaspoon, beating until the mixture forms stiff peaks. Add the vinegar and fold in the dry coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a well-greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 275°... - 29.1417

Hamantashen is a delicious Purim cookie consisting of a rich blend of fruits and nuts from the Jewish cuisine. Though a bit elaborate to make, the Hamantashen is worth the effort. Try this Hamantashen and tell me if you like it. - 50.6099

1. Place the cream cheese or farmer cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. 2. Place 1 rounded teaspoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each cookie, and press a strawberry half into the cheese. - 24.0356

Combine both of the flours and sugar in a bowl. Slice the cold butter into the flour mixture. Mix with your fingertips to coarse crumbs. Then work the dough until smooth and well blended by kneading with your hands. Divide the dough in half. Press into two... - 36.7601

Grease cookie sheets; set aside. Process almonds in food processor until ground, but not pasty. Place almonds, flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Beat egg, milk... - 43.9309

Spread almonds in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 375°F, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted. Cool. Chop finely. In large bowl, cream butter, sugar, milk and spices. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add... - 42.8875

1. Place the ricotta cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender. Process until light and creamy. 2. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each cookie, and press a strawberry half into the cheese. - 22.943

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine cookie mix and cocoa in large mixing bowl. Stir until blended. Add egg, oil and water. Stir until thoroughly blended. Fill cookie press with dough. Press desired shapes 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at... - 35.3694

In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, salt and butter; mix well. Add extract. Gradually stir in flour. Work nuts into dough. Chill well. Form into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set but not... - 41.1496

Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt; reserve. Cream almond paste and 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, scraping sides of bowl occasionally, until well blended. Shape into 3/4 inch balls. Place on lightly greased... - 43.8363

Beat the eggs until very light, using an electric mixer set at a medium speed. Gradually add the sugar (any soft lumps will blend in); then continue beating for 15 minutes. Stir in the salt and dissolved baking soda. Add the flour and anise seeds; fold in... - 39.0498

You'll simply love this Pumpkin Bars recipe. Try this amazingly delicious Pumpkin Bars; I bet, you would love to prepare this recipe again and again. - 41.9076

In small saucepan, combine orange juice, milk, butter and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. In large bowl, mix flour, orange peel and baking powder; make well in... - 42.0488

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place flour and salt in medium bowl; stir to combine. Beat powdered sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and almond extract. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at low speed... - 43.9528

In medium saucepan, melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in oats, sugar, flour, corn syrup, milk, vanilla and salt; mix well. Drop by level teaspoonfuls, about 3 inches apart, onto foil-lined baking sheets. With rubber spatula, spread thinly. Bake in preheated... - 40.9747

Preheat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons orange peel and salt. Using pastry blender, cut in butter and orange juice until mixture holds together. Knead a few times and press into a ball. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls. On... - 41.7566

Heat the honey in a 4-quart saucepan just until thin and hot (do not boil). Stir in the butter; cool to lukewarm. Beat the egg into the honey mixture. Sift the flour with the salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, and pepper. Blend in... - 44.5542

Cream the butter until fluffy (use an electric mixer set at medium speed). Add the egg yolk, confectioners' sugar, and whiskey. Continue beating for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the orange rind over the batter. Gradually add the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon... - 41.4637