SPICED CHRISTMAS COOKIES
This delicious cookie recipe has been passed down through six generations and was brought to America from Germany in 1846! It's a holiday tradition in our house and we're proud to share this wonderful recipe with you. -Tanya Juhasz, Newberry, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 7-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a very large bowl, beat the molasses, butter, sour cream and lemon juice until well blended. Combine the flour, brown sugar, spices, baking soda, lemon zest and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts, raisins and candied peels. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes., Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Combine frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cookies; decorate with cherries. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Kelli Rose
[email protected]I can't wait to share these cookies with my friends and family.
Nosheen Noshad
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any holiday baker!
Tahir Tariq
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these cookies again next year!
Shamim Hasan
[email protected]These cookies are a great make-ahead treat. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still fresh and delicious.
Otto Neff
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment.
Nado SO
[email protected]These cookies are really easy to make, even for a beginner baker.
James Eban
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the spices called for in the recipe, but I was able to substitute other spices that I had on hand and the cookies still turned out great.
Lunga Bangani
[email protected]These cookies are a little too spicy for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for people who like a little bit of heat.
Matt Syuusei
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy cookies, but these were actually really good! The spices are subtle and they don't overpower the sweetness of the cookie.
Kim Caldwell
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover spices.
Carlson Jack
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and colorful.
Monae'KeKe Designz
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The spices give them a warm and festive flavor that's perfect for the holidays.
Lurey Sarkar
[email protected]I've tried many Christmas cookie recipes over the years, but these spiced cookies are definitely my new favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Malik AnSar
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family on Christmas Eve and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive appearance.
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[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the aroma of the spices fills the whole house while they're baking.