Description
Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies are festive, nutty, and studded with colorful candied cherries, perfect for holiday celebrations. These buttery cookies are rolled into logs, chilled, sliced, and baked to a delicate golden edge for a classic holiday treat.
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 bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring the sugar is fully incorporated.
- Add egg and vanilla: Thoroughly mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined to create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: On low speed, slowly add the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form and chill dough: Divide the dough into two logs, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap, and chill 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) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Slice and bake: Remove the chilled dough logs from the fridge, slice into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes or until the edges have set and the cookies are just barely golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Christmas cookies!
Notes
- Use fresh butter for the best flavor and texture in the cookies.
- Chilling the dough is essential to maintain the shape and make slicing easier.
- Slice the cookies evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Walnuts or pecans are great alternatives for chopped nuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
