Description
Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies are buttery, nutty, and studded with festive candied cherries, perfect for holiday celebrations. These classic cookies combine a tender dough with chopped nuts and colorful cherries for a delightful treat that is both visually appealing and delicious.
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: Cream together the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla thoroughly to combine evenly throughout the mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Fruits: On low speed, gently mix in the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape and Chill Dough: Roll 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 your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, place them spaced on a baking sheet, and bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges have set and the cookies are just barely golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to 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 results, make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming.
- Chilling the dough logs is crucial to achieve thin, even slices without distortion.
- You can substitute walnuts or pecans for the chopped nuts according to your preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the dough logs cleanly to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
