Cream Wafer Sandwiches are an elegant, classic cookie that are perfect for bridal showers, receptions, or holiday parties. These delicate cookies have a rich, buttery filling, that can be colored to match the theme of your party. These are also great homemade alternatives to Oreos! Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup whipping cream… read more »
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Snowflakes
Snowflakes are festive, yummy cookies that are perfect for any winter gathering. You will need a cookie cutter to form the snowflakes, or any shaped cookie cutter if you’d rather have differently shaped cookies. Other holiday shapes include bells, Christmas trees, and even reindeer. Of course, you aren’t limited to just making this cookie during… read more »
Merry Christmas Cookies
These Christmas cookies are very easy to make and are fun for the whole family to decorate. The dough can be made in advanced and refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 2 days, though the cookies are best when the dough is used fresh. This dough makes great shaped cookies for all occasions!… read more »
Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane cookies have been a popular Christmas party cookie for years. At our house, Candy Cane cookies are a family event. Making these cookies was something that all the children looked forward too, more than making Gingerbread Houses! These cookies are a bit labor intensive, but they are well worth the effort! Ingredients 1… read more »
Christmas Bells
These cute Christmas Bell cookies take a little extra work to make, but they are worth it. You could probably save time using some store bought shapes cookie dough, but you’ll have more fun with these…and they taste better! Oh, and everyone will be amazed at your cookie talent! Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup… read more »
Shortbread Cookie
This simple Shortbread cookie recipe is easy to make and so incredibly yummy! In years past, Shortbread was only served at Christmas and New Year’s, but these cookies are great any time of year. Though this is a simple recipe, you can vary the ingredients to change the texture and flavor of your cookies. Just… read more »
Chocolate Mint Christmas Cookies
This fun Christmas cookie recipe is very simple to make. It’s basically a traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe, but with a lovely peppermint flavor from crushed candy. Chocolate Mint Christmas cookies are a festive variation on a traditional cookie that everyone will love. Ingredients 2/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown… read more »
Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen is a German holiday tradition. These cookies are like a soft gingerbread, with a wonderfully spicy flavor and a touch of honey. Though my Grandmother was Polish, not German, she sent us lebkuchen in a wonderfully decorated tin every year. Some of these tins have become collector’s items, though you can be sure that… read more »