Best 12 Cherry Nut Christmas Cookies Recipes

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**Christmas Cookies Delight: Cherry Nut Cookies for a Festive Occasion**

Welcome to the world of delectable holiday baking, where the aroma of sweet treats fills the air and the taste of joy spreads like wildfire. Discover the magic of Cherry Nut Christmas Cookies, a delightful confection that combines the vibrant flavors of cherries, the nutty crunch of walnuts, and the warmth of spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into this culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind these exquisite cookies, ensuring they become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.

The Cherry Nut Christmas Cookies recipe collection offers a range of variations to suit every palate and preference. From classic rolled cookies to festive cut-outs and even a gluten-free option, each recipe is a culinary masterpiece waiting to be enjoyed. Let's embark on a delightful baking adventure and create a platter of Christmas cookies that will steal the show at any holiday gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY CHOCOLATE NUT COOKIES



Cherry Chocolate Nut Cookies image

Each Christmas, I make about 600 cookies to share with family and friends. The holidays wouldn't be the same without several batches of these colorful goodies. -Sybil Brown, Highland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY NUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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I fell in love with this cookie last Christmas. To me, almond and cherry flavor are as perfect together as peanut butter and chocolate. I hope you agree. =)

Provided by Katie Ann

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIE INGREDIENTS
1 c softened butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
2 egg yolks
2 c flour
1 tsp almond extract
1 jar(s) (35-40) stemless maraschino cherries (save the juice)
35-40 pecan halves
SIMPLE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN-JUST USE CHERRY JUICE INSTEAD OF MILK)
1/2 c shortening, butter flavor
1/2 c butter (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp reserved cherry juice

Steps:

  • 1. To make the cookies, beat butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolks together until creamy.
  • 2. Add almond extract and flour.
  • 3. Measure dough into 1 Tablespoon portions.
  • 4. Flatten dough into plam of hand. Place 1 pecan half and 1 cherry in middle.
  • 5. Form dough into a ball to seal them in the middle.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. The cookies will be light in color.
  • 7. Cool cookies completely on a rack. Frost the cookies with buttercream frosting using reserved cherry juice (instead of milk). It will turn a pretty pink color. Just mix all the buttercream indredients from above with your electric mixer until desired consistency.
  • 8. Add some pretty decorations to the top and they're done! Recipe makes about 28-30 cookies. Cookies can be made ahead and frozen.
  • 9. Delicious...I think I might go get one. =)

CHERRY NUT COOKIES



Cherry Nut Cookies image

A PRETTY cookie which will make your cookie tray at Christmas look good! The cherry and nut combination in a buttery base is delicious! A rolled type dough which can be made and baked later. These cookies freeze very well for make ahead plans. This basic cookie dough I have tried many times substituting different ad-ins.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup candied cherry, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and add to creamed mixture. Stir in candied cherries and pecans.
  • Shape dough into long rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least 4 hours. (May be made days ahead before baking and stored in refrigerator or freezer. Let dough thaw slightly before slicing.).
  • Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.3

CHERRY NUT COOKIES



Cherry Nut Cookies image

Make and share this Cherry Nut Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar, add eggs & vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in flour, baking soda & salt. Stir in walnuts and cherries.
  • Separate into 2 balls and roll into logs and chill. Cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12, Protein 2.7

CHERRY NUT BALLS



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An easy NO-BAKE cookie featuring cherries, oats, nuts and coconut.

Provided by Mimi

Categories     Ball Cookies     No-Bake Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (chopped and drained)
3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
2 cups quick cooking oats
Nuts ground fine to roll balls in

Steps:

  • Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, cherries and coconut. Mix in rolled oats. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Shape the mixture into 1" balls, then roll the balls in the chopped nuts. Store airtight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

MARASCHINO CHERRY NUT COOKIES



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This has always been a holiday favorite but it is good anytime. It is a good cookie to put in holiday baskets.

Provided by Deanna Rodgers

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c butter, softened
2 1/4 c sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c reserved cherry juice
3 c oats, quick cooking, uncooked
1 1/2 c pecans, chopped
1 jar(s) 12-oz. maraschino cherries, drain & reserve juice, chop cherries

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets Bake 8 to 10 minutes Watch first batch closely, don't over bake. Makes 9 dozen
  • 2. Sift flour, salt and soda, set aside.
  • 3. In large bowl cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cherry juice. Mix well. Add dry ingredient, small amounts at a time, mixing well. Stir in oats, cherries and pecans. Note: If mixture seems to stiff you can add a little more cherry juice.
  • 4. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch first batch closely, don't over bake. Makes 9 dozen.

CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES



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As a home economics teacher, I often supplied treats for school functions. These delectable cookies were always popular.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cherry and lemon juices and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries. , Shape into four 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY BELL COOKIES



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My mother, who was an avid collector of cookie recipes, always baked this cookie for Christmas. It is one of the many had in her special recipe book, which held only her favorite recipes.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cream
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cherry juice
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
60 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Sift together: 3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee. Put aside.
  • Cream 1 cup butter or margarine. Add 1 1/4 cups brown sugar. Cream well. Blend in dark corn syrup, egg, and cream. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Roll out dough, 1/3 at a time on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut cookies into 2 1/2 inch rounds. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • To Make Filling: Combine 1/3 firmly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoons cherry juice. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts, chopped fine.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each round. Shape into a bell by folding sides of dough to meet over the filling using spatula to fold over sides. Make top of bell narrower than at the clapper end. Place 1/2 of a maraschino cherry (cut side down) at open end of each bell for clapper. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CHERRY WALNUT COOKIES



Cherry Walnut Cookies image

A delicious and pretty cookie to add to your Christmas cookie tray. Anna's recipe was one passed down for two generations in her family. Source: Canadian Living Magazine, from Anna OIson's - Anna and Michael Olson Cook at Home..

Provided by Elly in Canada

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 12 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup icing sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups candied red cherries, cut in half
1 cup walnut halves, chopped

Steps:

  • In bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Then add flour and salt; stir until blended.
  • Stir in cherries and walnuts.
  • Divide dough into thirds; shape each into 10" (25 cm) long log.
  • Wrap and chill until firm, at least 3 hours.
  • Cut logs into 1/8th" or 3 mm thick rounds and place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on parchment lined baking sheets.
  • Bake in top and bottom thirds of 325 deg F oven, rotating and switching pans halfway through, just until edges begin to colour, 8-10 minutes.
  • These cookies brown even faster than shortbreads, so keep a close eye on them! I start checking early, and they're usually done around the 8 minute mark.
  • Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and let cool completely before storing. Store layered with waxed paper in airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to one month.
  • Makes about 12 dozen cookies (less, of course, if you cut them a little thicker).
  • These are really delicious cookies, well worth the time it takes to make them!
  • Hint: If you want to use red and green cherries do not mix the cherries in same batch, they look better if made separately!
  • Note: chill time of 3 hours is not included in prep time.

CHERRY CHRISTMAS SLICES



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Brilliant red and green candied cherries add extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is that this recipe's easy to mix up ahead of time. In fact, I've often made the dough in November and kept it in the freezer until I needed it in December! -Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 11 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup red candied cherries, halved
1 cup green candied cherries, halved
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Stir in cherries and pecans. Chill 1 hour. , Shape dough into three 10-in.-long logs; wrap securely and place in a freezer bag. Freeze until ready to bake, or up to 2 months., To bake, cut frozen logs into 1/8-in. slices, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until edges are golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHRISTMAS FRUIT DROP COOKIES



Christmas Fruit Drop Cookies image

Why wait for the holidays to make a chewy, fruit- and nut-packed homemade cookie? They're delicious.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups candied cherries, cut in half
2 cups chopped dates
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Pecan halves, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Gradually stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cherries, dates and chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Place a pecan half on each cookie.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched lightly. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg

CHERRY & MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES



Cherry & Macadamia Nut Cookies image

Tart dried cherries and sweet macadamia nuts make an unbeatable combo. Plus, the cherries add a pop of color for the holidays.-Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
2/3 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on pans 10 minutes., Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Roll slightly cooled cookies in sugar; return cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Roll cookies in sugar again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To ensure the cookies spread evenly, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and makes them easier to handle.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • For a crispier cookie, bake the cookies for a few minutes longer.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • To make the cookies more festive, use different colored sprinkles or chopped nuts. You can also use cookie cutters to cut the dough into fun shapes.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cherry Nut Christmas Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any holiday gathering. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfect every time. So get creative and have fun baking!

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