Description
Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring a buttery dough studded with chopped nuts and vibrant candied cherries. These thin, golden cookies are perfect for festive gatherings and gift-giving, offering a tender texture with a sweet, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
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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: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly, blending well to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins: On low speed, gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Form Dough Logs: Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each into a log shape. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up for easier slicing.
- Preheat Oven: When the dough is ready, preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it reaches the correct baking temperature.
- Slice and Bake: Remove the chilled dough logs from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are just barely golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked but still tender inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Christmas cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough logs is essential for easier slicing and helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- You can use a mixture of nuts such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds depending on preference.
- For a festive touch, you can add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on cooled cookies before serving.
- If candied cherries are too large, chop them slightly to ensure even distribution in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
