Christmas Cookie Recipes - Holiday Gumdrop Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipes - Holiday Gumdrop Cookies These cookies are filled with color and sweetness.

1 1/2 cups gumdrops 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Take out all of the black gumdrops and store for another use. Cut the remaining gumdrops into small pieces. Place gumdrops into a bowl. Add in the walnuts, raisins and 1/4 cup flour; toss to coat. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg; beat in buttermilk, flour; stir into creamed mixture. Add gumdrop mixture and mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool . Makes 36 cookies. => Christmas Cookie Recipes: Frosted Cashew Cookies A tasty frosted cookie decorated with a cashew in the middle. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda, and salt 1 3/4 cup salted cashew halves Browned Butter Frosting Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, sour cream and the vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture; mix thoroughly. Fold in the cashews. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool before serving. Browned Butter Frosting 1/2 cut butter 3 tablespoons half and half cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners' sugar Additional cashew halves, optional Directions In a saucepan, lightly brown the butter. Remove from heat. Stir in the cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Frost cookies. Top each cookie with a cashew half, if desired. => Christmas Cookie Recipes: Soft Mincemeat Cookies A unique holiday cookie with the distinct taste of mincemeat. 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup mincemeat 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add in the eggs and mincemeat; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired. Drop cookie dough by the tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, space 2-inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely. Makes 48 cookies. Christmas Cookie Recipes - Holiday Gumdrop Cookies Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo