Description
Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies are buttery, nutty delights studded with vibrant candied cherries. These rolled and sliced cookies offer a festive sweetness perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting. With a tender crumb and just a hint of vanilla, they are a classic treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 2 cups candied cherries
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until fully combined, creating a smooth batter consistency.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: On low speed, gradually add the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries. Mix just until all ingredients are evenly combined without overworking the dough.
- Shape and Chill: Form the dough into two logs. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and chill them in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up for easier slicing.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for even baking.
- Slice Dough: Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and slice them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick with a sharp knife.
- Bake Cookies: Place the sliced rounds on a baking sheet spaced apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are just barely golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Christmas cookies!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider lightly toasting the chopped nuts before adding to the dough.
- If you prefer a softer cookie, reduce baking time by a couple of minutes.
- Wrap and freeze dough logs for up to one month for convenient future baking.
- Use wax paper instead of plastic wrap if preferred for chilling the dough logs.
- Make sure to slice evenly to ensure uniform baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
