Description
Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies are delightful buttery treats featuring chopped nuts and vibrant candied cherries. These traditional cookies are rolled into logs, chilled, sliced, and baked until just golden. Perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 2 cups candied cherries
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Thoroughly mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: On low speed, gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Form Logs and Chill: Roll the dough into two logs, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Place the slices onto a baking sheet spaced apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and cookies are just barely golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Christmas cookies!
Notes
- For best texture, ensure the dough logs are well chilled before slicing.
- Using chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans adds a nice crunch; feel free to substitute with your favorites.
- Candied cherries provide a sweet, colorful burst—drain excess syrup if too sticky.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh during the holiday season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
