With their pretty shapes, these treats look lovely at the center of the cookie plates I arrange for all our Christmas gatherings...and they are always the first to disappear. This is my husband's favorite Christmas cookie. -Sylvia Neudorf Abbotsford, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, pecans and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Using a cookie press fitted with disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 3/4 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Melt vanilla chips and remaining shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Dip half of the cookies halfway in semisweet mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Dip remaining cookies halfway in vanilla mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper and sprinkle coated area with colored sprinkles. Let harden.
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Malik Amanullah
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste.
Monuj Deb
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!
Jamie Lange
[email protected]These cookies are a must-have for any holiday party.
Mia Pachar
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Ifeanyi Micah
[email protected]I love the way the chocolate coating contrasts with the pecan flavor.
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[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Jessah
[email protected]I've made these cookies for years and they're always a favorite.
Faheem ail
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Kenzlee Segura
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my Christmas party. Everyone raved about them!
Mahlogonolo Deep
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Nasir Stilley
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH QADRI OFFICIAL NAATKHAWAN
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Christopher David
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The pecan flavor was perfect and the chocolate coating was a nice touch.
Bishal Thakuri
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie for potlucks and bake sales.
shaneikqua ferguson
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.