These delightful cookies are bursting with cherries, nuts and spices.
1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
3 cups maraschino cherries, chopped
2 2/3 cups raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Beat in the vanilla.
In a isolate bowl, integrate flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the walnuts, cherries and raisins.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool.
Makes 168 cookies.
=> Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes: Coconut Macaroon Cookies
These coconut cookies are a long-time holiday favorite.
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, integrate coconut, flour and salt. Add milk and vanilla; mix well (batter may be stiff).
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
Makes 18 cookies.
=> Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes: Cream Cheese delight Cookies
These delectable cheesecake cookies are guaranteed to melt in your mouth.
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 (3 oz.) pkg. Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Maraschino cherries or candied cherries, halved
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small mixing bowl, cream together shortening, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla.
In another bowl, integrate the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
Top each cookie with a cherry half.
Bake for 12 to 15 minute, or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Makes 24 cookies.
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