Indulge in the festive spirit with our delectable Giant Sugar Plum Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the magic of the holiday season. These colossal cookies, measuring an impressive 6 inches in diameter, are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Each cookie is a symphony of flavors, with a soft and chewy center enveloped in a crispy, caramelized exterior. The vibrant pink glaze, adorned with shimmering sprinkles, adds a touch of whimsy and enchantment.
Complementing the Giant Sugar Plum Cookies are three additional recipes that capture the essence of the holidays. The Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, while the Eggnog Snickerdoodles offer a classic twist on a beloved holiday treat. And for those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies provide a delightful symphony of warm spices and a chewy texture.
These recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure success in your baking endeavors. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and precise measurements, each recipe guides you through the process of creating these delectable treats. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to make your holiday baking a joyful and stress-free experience.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aromas of the holiday season. Let these Giant Sugar Plum Cookies and the accompanying recipes bring warmth, cheer, and a touch of magic to your holiday celebrations.
GIANT SUGAR COOKIES
Start filling up your cookie jar with those popular treats.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with one rack in upper third and another in lower third. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; beat well to combine.
- With mixer on low, add half the flour mixture, followed by sour cream, then remaining flour mixture; mix just until smooth. (Dough will be stiff; you may need to finish mixing it by hand with a wooden spoon.)
- Drop mounds of dough, each equal to about 3 tablespoons, 3 to 4 inches apart, onto two ungreased baking sheets; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until edges of cookies are just firm and tops are barely beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating sheets once halfway through. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.
GIANT SUGAR PLUM COOKIES
A lovely filled cookie from an old newspaper clipping. Roll some out for your family gatherings or for story time with a glass of icy cold milk. Chilling time not included in preparation time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the filling: Place plums, sugar and butter in saucepan; cook over low heat until juices flow.
- Heat to boil; simmer 3 minutes or until plums are tender when pierced.
- Add cornstarch/water mixture and cook until mixture is clear and thickened; stir in lemon juice and set aside to cool.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- Cream butter and sugars.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla; stir in sifted dry ingredients.
- Chill dough one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400F and spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Roll dough on floured board to 1/8" thickness; cut into 3 1/2" circles.
- Work with only a portion of dough at a time for ease of handling.
- Cut a 1" hole in middle of half of the circles.
- Put 2 tablespoons plum filling on center of the other half of the circles.
- Top with holed circle and crimp edges decoratively with a fork.
- Arrange on a cookie sheet.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden; cool on rack.
SUGAR PLUM COOKIES
Make and share this Sugar Plum Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven 350.
- degrees F.
- Chop your sugared gumdrops into small pieces, I use scissors, or a sugared or floured paring knife. A little tedious job, but once its done, the recipe is a breeze.
- Mix butter and sugar and cream well with wooden spoon.
- (If using hand mixer do not over beat the butter and sugar, this will make the butter ooozz out while baking and end up with a buttery greasy cookie.).
- Stir in the flour and the chopped gumdrops.( A tip is to use 1/4 cup of the flour tossed into the chopped gumdrops, so that they stay seperate after cutting.).
- Shape dough into balls. This doesnt want to hold together well, so just squeeze each ball tightly to form.
- Place onto cookie sheet.
- Press a greased glass into the granulated sugar, and then press down on each cookie to 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut the small drops into pieces and press a few into each cookie.
- Bake 10 minutes, or until edges are light golden.
- Remove to wire rack.
- Cool completely.
- You will see that these are crumbly to make balls, You might even think that they won't hold up.
- But do not add any more butter.
- That is the reason that the last drops are pressed into place before baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.8
SUGAR PLUMS
While working as a secretary in a library, I got a request from someone looking for a sugar plum recipe. I searched high and low but eventually stumbled upon this version in a local publication.-Virginia Barber, Waynesville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs for 1 minute. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat 1 minute longer or until thickened. Stir in the almonds, coconut, dates and extracts. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the oven; stir. Let stand for 6-8 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Cool completely on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
WONDERFUL SUGAR PLUM COOKIES RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by kelsa94
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar. Add confectioner's sugar and vegetable oil; mix well. Add vanilla extract and egg; mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Add to first mixture; blend well. Fold in plums. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets. Grease fingertips, roll dough into walnut size balls. Dip into colored sugar and place on cookie sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press down slightly with bottom of sugared glass. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes. Then cool completely on a wire rack.
Tips:
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to ensure that your cookies are chewy and not dense.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies at a low temperature (325 degrees Fahrenheit) for a longer period of time (12-15 minutes). This will help to ensure that the cookies are cooked through without getting too brown.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have any parchment paper, you can grease a baking sheet and then sprinkle it with flour before placing the cookie dough on it.
Conclusion:
These giant sugar plum cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and beautiful appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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