ForeignChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/4 cup sugar1 egg separated1 tablespoon grated orange rind1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup cake flour18 candied cherries, halved Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add orange rind, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt; beat thoroughly. … Continue reading Swedish Christmas Cookies
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Cherry Pecan Balls
Shaped Christmas Cookies 1 cup shortening1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon almond extract2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cups finely chopped pecans36 maraschino cherries, halved Cream shortening and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat … Continue reading Cherry Pecan Balls
New England Gingersnaps
Shaped Christmas Cookies 3/4 cup butter or margarine1 cup sugar1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground clovesAdditional sugar Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses, and beat well. Sift together flour, … Continue reading New England Gingersnaps
Date-Nut Pinwheels
Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates chopped1 cup sugar1 cup hot water1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 cup butter or margarine, softened2 cups firmly packed brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt Combine dates, sugar, and water in a … Continue reading Date-Nut Pinwheels
Peanut Butter Crunchies
Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened3/4 cup chunky peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/3 cup hot water2 cups self-rising flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda Cream, butter and peanut butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add water, mixing well. Sift together flour and soda; Add to … Continue reading Peanut Butter Crunchies
Lemon-Nut Refrigerator Cookies
Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 1 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 egg1 tablespoon grated lemon rind2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped walnuts Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon rind, … Continue reading Lemon-Nut Refrigerator Cookies
Lemon Roll and Cut Cookies
Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 1 cup butter1 cup sugar2 egg yolks1 teaspoon grated lemon rind2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 egg whiteGround almonds or pecans Cream butter in large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, lemon rain, juice; beat well. Divide dough … Continue reading Lemon Roll and Cut Cookies
Coconut Island Cookies
Drop CookiesChristmas Cookies 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1/4 cup strong coffee1/2 cup shortening1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup commercial sour cream1 cup flaked coconut, dividedChocolate Frosting Heat chocolate and coffee in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until chocolate melts. … Continue reading Coconut Island Cookies
Chocolate Chip Forgotten Cookies
Drop CookiesChristmas Cookies 2 egg whitesDash of salt2/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350°. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a large mixing bowl until foamy; add salt. Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Forgotten Cookies
Orange-Filled Kisses
Drop CookiesChristmas Cookies 4 egg whites1 cup sifted powdered sugarOrange Filling Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating constantly until peaks form. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto aluminum foil-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 250° for 1 hour. Cool; remove from aluminum foil. Spread Orange filling on bottom … Continue reading Orange-Filled Kisses
Shiloh To Canaan Kitchen 