Chrismas cookies

[spinpuppy]

Was wanting to make cookies for the holidays and was wondering if anyone out there had a favorite that you make yearly and would like to share the recipe with me so I can try them.  Mrs Spin says she would appreciate any and all that you post.    Thank You and Merry Christmas

[LtLaszlo]

Spin, my wife has about 20 different cookies she makes, so I'll send a couple later. Stuck at work today, missing the cod2 memorial...grrr! Some favs of mine are from Corn Flakes, another are maple. Sadly, wifey's on a diet and not making them this year because like me, she wouldn't be able to resist!! I miss them already!!

[LtLaszlo]

Okay Spin, sorry I didn't get these posted the other day. Got busy and a road trip, but here is one of my favorites. Not shaped like a Christmas theme, but one of my wife's family's Christmas recipes. Easy and quick, so hopefully the missus can whip them up for you!! Might want to do a double batch! Only down side is if someone has nut alergy. I'll put another or two that are DELICIOUS!

 

                        Coconut Kisses (Corn Flake Cookies)

 

2                 - Stiff beaten egg whites

1 cup          - Brown Sugar

2 cups        - Corn Flakes

1/2 cups     - Chopped Walnuts

1 cup          - Shredded Coconut (Bakers)

1/2 Tspn    - Vanilla

 

Beat Egg white and sugar, then add vanilla

 

Mix in Corn Flakes, nuts and coconut

 

Drop from teaspoon onto well greased cookie sheet.

 

Bake at 350, 15-20 minutes

 

Place hot cookie sheet onto damp towel before you remove (let cool a few minutes)

 

Makes two dozen

Edited December 22, 2015 by LtLaszlo

[LtLaszlo]

                                   Maple Cookies

 

                             Cookie Part

2                - Eggs

1/2 cup      - Margarine

1 cup         - Brown Sugar

1/2 cup      - Sugar

1 cup         - Sour Cream (or Evaporated Milk) (we prefer E-milk)

1 Tblspn    - Maple Flavoring

2 3/4 cups  - Flour

1/2 Tspn     - soda

1 tsp           - salt

1 Cup         - Chopped Walnuts

 

Makes two and a half dozen

 

Mix, margarine, sugars and eggs thoroughly. Stir in sour cream (or evaporated milk) and maple flavoring

Sift together flour, soda and salt. Blend into mixture. Add nuts and chill dough for 1-3 hours.

Drop rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375 - until almost no imprint when touched lightly. When cool, frost with glaze.

 

                                      Glaze portion

1/2 Cup     - Butter

2 Cups       - Sifted Confectioners Sugar

2 Tspn       - Maple Flavoring

3 or 4 Tblspn - Hot Water

 

Heat 1/2C butter until golden brown in sauce pan. Stir in confectioners sugar and maple flavoring and hot water. Stir until mixture is a smooth, sticky fluid. We use a BBQ brush to brush across the maple cookies. Work fast, since glaze will solidify quickly. Hmmmm!!

[LtLaszlo]

Okay, here's another long traditional, maybe you have already. Powdered Sugar Cookies/Balls

Again, none of these are Christmas "themed", just long time traditions we only have then. Also note hey all have nuts, like us! Enjoy!

 

 

 

                                   Powdered Sugar Cookies

 

                            

2 Cups                 - Flour

1/2 Cup               - Powdered Sugar

1/2 lb.                  - Butter

1 Tspn                 - Vanilla

1/4 Cup               - Crushed Pecans

1 Tspn                 - Baking Powder

 

Mix all together, then form into balls. Bake 350-375 until edges turn light brown (around 12-15 mins).

 

Roll in an separate small amount of powdered sugar once right out of the over, then a bit later when cool.