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 »
You are here: Home / Archives for Shaped Cookies
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 »
Snickerdoodle
Snickerdoodles are an absolute classic cookie. They are sweet, sugary, yet balanced with a touch of cinnamon. Snickerdoodles are easy to make, and perfect for almost every occasion, from a quick snack after school to a high tea. Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp…. read more »
Koulourakia
Koulourakia are traditional Easter cookies from Greece. These yummy buttery cookies have a slight lemon flavor and are often sprinkled with sesame seeds. The result is a delicious cookie that is sure to delight! Ingredients 1 cup softened unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. orange zest 1 tbsp. baking powder 4 cups… read more »
Chocolate Easter Eggs
If you like Cadbury Eggs, you’ll like these fun Chocolate Easter Eggs. Everyone will be amazed that you actually handmade these yummy cookies that look like real eggs in the center (well, like cookie eggs anyway)! Ingredients 1 cup softened butter 10 cups confectioner’s sugar 4 tsp. vanilla 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp…. read more »