Description
Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring a buttery cookie base studded with chopped nuts and vibrant candied cherries. These cookies have a tender texture and a slightly golden edge, perfect for festive gatherings.
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 well incorporated.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine and create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: On low speed, gently mix in the all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries just until everything is combined and no streaks of flour remain to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape and Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions 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 the dough.
- Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), ensuring it's fully heated before baking.
- Slice and Bake: Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges have set and the cookies turn just barely golden for the perfect texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to develop flavor.
- For nuts, walnuts or pecans are great choices that complement the cherries well.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the chilled dough for clean, even cookies.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
