Best Holiday Cookies. Holiday season or not, these top-rated cookies are always at the top of any list of favorite cookies. Use real, pure vanilla extract when you can — the flavor is worth it. "Amazing, amazing, amazing cookies! I made a batch for the first time last night and shared them with the neighbors. Our top holiday cookies are gorgeous, delicious, and guaranteed show stoppers at any cookie swap or holiday party. Whip up a batch or two of these holiday cookies for teachers, hostess gifts, coworkers, or for your family to enjoy on a cozy night in.
Drop cookies, meringues, traditional holiday cookies, cut outs, bars, balls, and bonbons all make their way into our top rated holiday cookie.
Spread some holiday cheer with sugar, spice and lots (and lots) of frosting!
Bake up a batch or two and start spreading some holiday cookie cheer.
You can cook Best Holiday Cookies using 13 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Best Holiday Cookies
- You need 1/2 C of + 2 tblsp soft or melted butter.
- It's 1/2 C of brown sugar.
- Prepare 1/2 C of white sugar.
- You need 1 of large or Xlarge egg.
- Prepare 1 1/2 of tblsp brandy.
- Prepare 1 1/2 C of flour.
- It's 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
- You need 1 C of dried cranberries.
- Prepare 3/4 C of white chocolate chips.
- Prepare 1/2 C of chopped walnuts (optional).
- You need of Preparation.
- You need of Preheat oven to 375*.
- It's of Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
It's time to go and grab a glass of milk then dunk in a few of these bad boys. I know Santa would enjoy a few of these too! The holidays and baking go hand in hand hand. And every year, we look forward dusting off our best Christmas cookie recipes and whipping up a bevy of seasonal treats.
Best Holiday Cookies instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugars.
- Stir in butter until smooth.
- Stir in the egg.
- Stir in the brandy and baking soda.
- Stir in the flour 1/2 C at a time.
- Stir in the cranberries, chips and walnuts (if using walnuts) -the dough will be a little stiff.
- Using a 2-inch scoop, place cookie dough 3 inches apart on the sheet.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a rack or plate to cool completely.
- Enjoy! And happy holidays!.
Top holiday cookies include chocolate-mint cookies and ginger-studded sugar cookies. Christmas tree cookies are a traditional favorite. Prevent waste by using both the positive and negative shapes. For Linzer-Style Tree cookies, spread red currant, strawberry, or raspberry jelly or preserves on the bottom cookie so the color peeks through the top cookie's tree-shaped opening (Smucker's jelly or preserves are a good choice). The only limit to these fun cutouts is your cookie cutter collection and your imagination!