Christmas or Anytime Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodles, Sugar Cookies, Tiny Fudge Tarts and Cinnamon Nut Slices Recipes
Some of the best times I can remember were spent in the kitchen with my Mom, baking cookies. With our rush and hurry world of today, so many of the old family recipes have not been passed down as they were in times past.
This page features easy cookie recipes that I learned at my mother's knee and also ones that I discovered when I began to explore the world of baking. You'll find a variety of recipes for Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookies, Tiny Fudge Tarts, and Cinnamon Nut Slices here that are great for Christmas or anytime.
We hope you enjoy baking and eating these cookies.
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Baking Cookies
When I was working on my "Baking" project in 4-H, one of the first things that I learned how to bake was cookies. I love cookies. My husband loves cookies (a lot) so I have many recipes for a number of different kinds that I'll share with you right now. We'll start with our personal favorites: Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookies.
These cookie recipes also make nice gifts for the holidays. Everyone loves these three kinds and you can get the cutest holiday cookie cutters and use colored sugar to make the sugar cookies an outstanding decorative treat.
I have also added an old recipe for Tiny Fudge Tarts. This melt in your mouth, chocolate delight is absolutely delicious. It's a little more difficult than the others, but not too hard to make. I made them often when I was in high school. Hope you enjoy.
Another favorite recipe, Cinnamon Nut Slices, is an easy to make type of refrigerator cookie. It stores well, so it's good for holiday giving. Just be sure that you hide the dough well when it's in the refrigerator or it will be all gone when it's time to bake the cookies.
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Snickerdoodles
My husband's favorite cookies are Snickerdoodles. Some people call them "tea cakes". The original recipe I use came from an old copy of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book. I have also included a variation of the original recipe that I developed, which is quicker to make.
Original Snickerdoodles Recipe
1 cup of shortening (part butter or margarine)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups Gold Medal Flour
2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (mod. hot). Mix shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and eggs thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Blend flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt; stir in. Shape dough in 1 inch balls. Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out. Makes 6 dozen cookies.
My Snickerdoodles Variation
This bar cookie style recipe is a little healthier, chewier and quicker and easier to make.
1/2 cup of Canola Oil
1/2 cup of butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups raw sugar
2 eggs (free roam)
3 cups unbleached Flour
2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (mod. hot). Mix shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and eggs thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method. Blend flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt; stir in. Sprinkle half of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon mixture into the bottom of 2 ungreased 7 X 11 inch cake pans. Press half of the cookie dough into each pan and sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into squares when they have cooled 5-10 minutes.
Making Snickerdoodles Vid
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Book
The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook: Recipes from the Classic Cookie to Mocha Chip Meringue Cake
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Chocolate Chips Cookies and More Chocolate Chip Cookies, what more could you ask for in a recipe book?
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make. I have a couple of recipes that are really good. We like our cookies hot and chewy with a glass of milk.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 4-5 dozen (depending on how much raw dough you eat)
2/3 cup shortening (part butter or margarine if desired)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour (For a softer, rounder cookie, add 1/4 cup more flour.)
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix shortening (part butter), sugars, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Stir dry ingredients together and blend in well with wet mixture. Mix in chopped nuts and chocolate pieces. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned. Cookies should still be soft. Cool slightly before removing from the cookie sheet.
Original Toll House Cookies
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter or shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon water
2 eggs
a 12 ounce package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and set aside. Combine softened butter or shortening, granulated and brown sugar, vanilla and water and beat until creamy. Beat in 2 eggs. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the package of semi-sweet chocolate morsels and chopped nuts. Drop by well rounded half teaspoon-fulls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Recipe makes 100 2 inch cookies.
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Christmas Cookie Book for the Family
FamilyFun's Cookies for Christmas: 50 recipes for You and Your Kids
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Making cookies is fun for the whole family and here's a book that will give you plenty of ideas and recipes.
Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are fun to make around the holidays and there are so many darling cookie cutter shapes that can be used. Here's an old recipe from the Betty Crocker's Cooky Book that always comes out well and tastes great.
First here are some pointers from the book about how to make Perfect Rolled Cookies.
Mix dough as directed. Using part of dough and keeping rest chilled, lightly roll dough to desired thickness; the thinner you roll, the crisper the cookies. Rub flour into rolling pin cover and cloth to prevent sticking.
To cut: dip cooky cutter in flour, shake off excess, cut with steady pressure. Cut as many cookies from each rolling as possible. Cut diamonds or squares with knife. Carefully lift cut-out cookies to baking sheet with spatula. Bake.
Perfect rolled cookies have:
~ uniform shape of cutter
~ lightly browned surface
~ crisp texture or soft texture, depending on thickness
~ rich, delicate flavor
Ethel's Sugar Cookies
A time-tested family favorite...made with granulated sugar.
3/4 cup shortening (part butter or margarine)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring or 1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavoring thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together; blend in. Chill at least 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (mod. hot). Roll dough 1/8 inch think on lightly floured board. Cut with 3 inch cooky cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until cookies are a delicate golden color. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
Note: DO NOT use Self-Rising Flour in this recipe.
Making Sugar Cookies Vid
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Tiny Fudge Tarts
This was my favorite cookie as a teenager and young adult. It is a filled cookie, so it takes a little longer to prepare than some of my other favorites, but the taste is worth the extra effort. It's a pretty little cookie that tucks nicely into tins, so it is perfect for Christmas.
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal Flour1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
Fudge Filling (below)
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Mix flour and salt; cut in butter. Sprinkle with water and vanilla; mix well with fork. Using q/2 of the dough at a time, roll out 1/16 inch thick on cloth-covered board generously sprinkled with sugar. Cut in 2 1/2 inch squares. Spread 1 level teaspoon Filling in center of each square. Bring corners to center; seal together. Place sealed side up or down on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen tarts.
Fudge Filling: Mix the following ingredients thoroughly: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts or flaked coconut. (We like the nuts.)
Photo and recipe reference: Betty Crocker's Cooky Book, 1963
Commercial Cookie Sheet
Large Chicago Metallic Commercial Cookie Sheet Once available only to commercial kitchens, this traditional uncoated cookie sheet is made of professional-weight aluminized steel, so it won't buckle or warp and will consistently provide fast, even heat distribution. The sheet will gradually darken with use, which will speed up baking time and require slightly lower oven temperatures. Product Features Model: 77614 A professional-weight cookie sheet made of heavy-gauge, aluminized stainless- steel Traditional uncoated surface for consistent, even baking and browning Rust- and corrosion-proof Rim on 2 short ends for lifting; open sides for easy removal of baked goods Great for cookies, pastries, biscuits and more Oven-safe to 550 F 25-year limited warranty
Betty Crocker Cookie Book
Betty Crocker Cookies Cookies: 100 Recipes for the Way You Really Cook
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You can't go wrong with a Betty Crocker Cook Book.
Cinnamon Nut Slices - Refrigerator Cookies
These Cinnamon Nut Slices are one of the many variations of refrigerator cookies. Cinnamon and nuts (especially almonds) are good fat reducers, so you need not feel quilty about eating these cookies. They also store well, which makes them perfect to add to tins for holiday gifts.
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs (We use free roam)
2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 3/4 cups All-purpose Flour (We use unbleached)
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (we like pecans or walnuts)
Mix shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method and blend dry ingredients together. Mix into shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and mold into a long, smooth roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut dough rolls into thin slices (1/8 to 1/16 inch thick). Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes about 6 dozen 2 1/2" cookies.
Kitchen Magic: Wizard Cookie Kit
Kids love creating in the kitchen its both educational and fun! Its also a great way to share quality time together and instill a love of baking at an early age. This kit includes: cookie mix that turns blue, white icing, wizard magic sprinkles, cookie cutter, & magic wand. Comes with a recipe and instructions in a clear zipped bag.
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If You Don't Have Time to Bake...
...visit the Cookie Garden
The Cookie Garden provides some lovely gifts complete with gourmet cookie bouquets. Check out some of these unique gift ideas for the cookie lover on your list.
A Snowman Cookie Jar Bouquet- 6 or 12 Gourmet Cookies - $ 52.00This is a wonderful ceramic snowman cookie jar which will hold a whole bunch of holiday cookies... Makes a great keepsake for many years of holiday enjoyment...

A Christmas Cookie Tray - 24 Gourmet Cookies - $ 48.00
Every year we offer one of these large wood trays and it is one of the first items to sell out! Loaded with two dozen cookies and is painted white with silver snowflakes. Great gift for an office or large group of people.. Or someone that really loves cookies!
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psiloveyou
Dec 16, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
- Fun lens...I'm trying to get in mood to make cookies this weekend!
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SalmonRecipes
Dec 8, 2011 @ 1:00 am | delete
- great recipe.
see these Salmon Recipes too.
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cookier
Nov 11, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Nice, can't wait to bake Christmas cookies, always a fun time.
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traveller27 Nov 5, 2011 @ 6:04 pm | delete
- These look really great. Blessed by a travelling angel.
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Oct 3, 2010 @ 4:28 am | delete
- There is no way I'm waiting until Christmas to make your Snickerdoodles. They're going to be sitting in my snack tin by next weekend.
Yummy lens. Thank you!
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About Yvonne B
I have been baking since I was tall enough to reach the counter. There is nothing like the smell of freshly baked cookies.
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