Best 4 Christmas Crunchies Recipes
Calling all holiday bakers! If you're looking for a festive and delicious treat to share with your loved ones this Christmas season, look no further than these Christmas Crunchies. These delightful cookies are made with a combination of crispy rice cereal, melted chocolate, and your favorite holiday candies, resulting in a sweet and crunchy snack that's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With three variations to choose from—White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Crunch—there's a Christmas Crunchies recipe for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these irresistible treats!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTERSCOTCH CRUNCHIES
Steps:
- In a large pan, melt butterscotch morsels over low heat.
- Add peanut butter, stir well. Continue cooking over low heat until melted and blended well.
- Remove from heat. Add corn flakes and mix until well coated.
- Line two cookie sheets with wax paper.
- Drop by spoonful onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Optional, top with festive/seasonal sprinkles.
- Put in fridge until chilled about 30-45 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove from fridge.
- Store in the fridge in an air tight container with wax paper between each layer of crunchies.
- Enjoy!
CHRISTMAS CRUNCHIES
This recipe was on a Christmas card my sister received close to 30 years ago. It quickly became a family favorite.
Provided by Sheynath
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter and sugars together.
- Beat egg and vanilla, add to creamed mixture.
- Sift flour, soda, salt and baking powder together.
- Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir to blend.
- Add remaining ingredients and combine.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-15 minutes, until browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1613, Fat 84.6, SaturatedFat 44.5, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 1146.7, Carbohydrate 200.1, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 107.8, Protein 23.4
PEPPERMINT CRUNCH CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Several years ago, I took a basic shortbread recipe and turned it into a much more festive Christmas cookie. These gems are now a family favorite and are among the best Christmas cookies of the holiday season. -Heather Carter, Wasilla, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extracts. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; tint 1 portion red and the other green. Wrap each in waxed paper; refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Dip half of each cookie into melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with crushed candies. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRUNCHY CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Make and share this Crunchy Christmas Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream butter; add sugar, egg and vanilla.
- Sift in dry ingredients.
- Add cornflakes, oats, coconut and nuts.
- Roll into small balls an place 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the Christmas Crunchies.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the Crunchies from sticking.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them.
Conclusion:
Christmas Crunchies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and crunchy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some Christmas Crunchies!
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