Indulge in the festive charm of Sugar Plum Dreams Cookies, a delightful confection that captures the essence of the holiday season. These enchanting treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, blending the delicate sweetness of sugar plums, the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the richness of butter and vanilla. With their soft and chewy centers and a touch of sparkle from sanding sugar, these cookies are a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the two enticing recipes featured in this article: the classic Sugar Plum Dreams Cookies and their delightful gluten-free variation. Both recipes promise an unforgettable baking experience, filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies and creating lasting holiday memories.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
GRANDMA BONNIE'S DREAM COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baker's ammonia, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, additional topping
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 30 cookie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275˚F (135˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baker's ammonia.
- In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on low speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and continue beating until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat to incorporate.
- Roll about 1 ounce of dough at a time in your hands to make walnut-sized balls. They will be small, about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) wide. Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) of space between each cookie. Using a flat-bottomed measuring cup, gently press down on the cookies to flatten.
- Top each cookie with 3 chocolate chips, a single almond, or raisins.
- Bake the cookies for 30 minutes, or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the edges are crispy.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams
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 :
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
SUGARPLUMS
When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued...and so was I! In short order, I figured out a no-bake way to make the sweets from dried fruits and nuts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the raisins, plums, mixed fruit and pecans. Cover and process until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl., Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours. Store in an airtight container. Roll in additional sugar before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies lighter and more tender.
- 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 in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container. This will help to prevent the cookies from becoming soft.
Conclusion:
Sugar plum dreams 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 a few simple tips, you can make sure that your sugar plum dreams cookies turn out perfectly every time.
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