Best 10 Cherry Nut Christmas Cookies Recipes

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Christmas cookies are a beloved tradition that fills homes with the aroma of holiday cheer. Among the most popular Christmas cookies are cherry nut cookies, with their sweet and tangy cherry filling and crunchy nut topping. Whether you prefer a soft and chewy cookie or a crisp and crumbly one, there's a cherry nut Christmas cookie recipe to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best cherry nut Christmas cookie recipes, providing you with all the information you need to bake these delicious treats at home.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY CHOCOLATE NUT COOKIES



Cherry Chocolate Nut Cookies image

Each Christmas, I make about 600 cookies to share with family and friends. The holidays wouldn't be the same without several batches of these colorful goodies. -Sybil Brown, Highland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIES - AN OLD FASHIONED SLICE AND BAKE RECIPE



Cherry Christmas Cookies - an Old Fashioned Slice and Bake Recipe image

Perfect for any holiday cookie tray, Cherry Christmas Cookies are a seasonal classic, an old fashioned recipe that is pretty as well as delicious. The dough can be frozen ready to slice and bake, so you can get ahead with your Christmas preparations!

Provided by April J Harris

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup icing sugar (icing sugar is also known as confectioner's sugar)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups colourful candied cherries, halved
¾ cup pecan halves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). You may need to set the temperature a bit lower for a fan or convection oven.
  • Cream butter and sugar in an electric mixer.
  • Add the egg and either the vanilla or almond extract to the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the flour, beating in slowly a bit at a time..
  • Remove the bowl from the electric mixer and fold in the cherry halves and chopped pecans using a wooden spoon.
  • Put the dough in the fridge for an hour.
  • Shape the dough into 3 rolls, each about 9 to 10 inches long.
  • Wrap the dough rolls in cling film (plastic wrap) and either refrigerate for up to 3 days, or place the rolls in freezer bags and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the fridge or freezer and allow to warm up a little.
  • Gently roll the wrapped rolls on a flat surface to ensure they are round and don't have a flat edge where they have been sitting.
  • Cut the chilled or frozen rolls in ⅛ inch slices.
  • Bake on ungreased baking sheets for 10 - 12 minutes until the edges of the cookies are beginning to turn golden.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

CHERRY BELL COOKIES



Cherry Bell Cookies image

My mother, who was an avid collector of cookie recipes, always baked this cookie for Christmas. It is one of the many had in her special recipe book, which held only her favorite recipes.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cream
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cherry juice
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
60 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Sift together: 3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee. Put aside.
  • Cream 1 cup butter or margarine. Add 1 1/4 cups brown sugar. Cream well. Blend in dark corn syrup, egg, and cream. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Roll out dough, 1/3 at a time on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut cookies into 2 1/2 inch rounds. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • To Make Filling: Combine 1/3 firmly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoons cherry juice. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts, chopped fine.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each round. Shape into a bell by folding sides of dough to meet over the filling using spatula to fold over sides. Make top of bell narrower than at the clapper end. Place 1/2 of a maraschino cherry (cut side down) at open end of each bell for clapper. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CHERRY NUT BALLS



Cherry Nut Balls image

An easy NO-BAKE cookie featuring cherries, oats, nuts and coconut.

Provided by Mimi

Categories     Ball Cookies     No-Bake Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (chopped and drained)
3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
2 cups quick cooking oats
Nuts ground fine to roll balls in

Steps:

  • Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, cherries and coconut. Mix in rolled oats. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Shape the mixture into 1" balls, then roll the balls in the chopped nuts. Store airtight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY NUT COOKIES



Cherry Nut Cookies image

A PRETTY cookie which will make your cookie tray at Christmas look good! The cherry and nut combination in a buttery base is delicious! A rolled type dough which can be made and baked later. These cookies freeze very well for make ahead plans. This basic cookie dough I have tried many times substituting different ad-ins.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup candied cherry, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and add to creamed mixture. Stir in candied cherries and pecans.
  • Shape dough into long rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least 4 hours. (May be made days ahead before baking and stored in refrigerator or freezer. Let dough thaw slightly before slicing.).
  • Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.3

CHRISTMAS FRUIT DROP COOKIES



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Why wait for the holidays to make a chewy, fruit- and nut-packed homemade cookie? They're delicious.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups candied cherries, cut in half
2 cups chopped dates
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Pecan halves, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Gradually stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cherries, dates and chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Place a pecan half on each cookie.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched lightly. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg

CHERRY-NUT SLICES



Cherry-Nut Slices image

Make and share this Cherry-Nut Slices recipe from Food.com.

Provided by muncheechee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h26m

Yield 80 Cookies, 80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups candied cherries
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients except cherries and nuts. Blend well on low speed.
  • Stir in cherries and nuts, mix thoroughly.
  • If necessary, chill 1 hour.
  • Shape dough into two 10-inch rolls; wrap.
  • Chill 1 to 2 hours.
  • Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 400F for 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 21.4, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 0.6

CHERRY NUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Cherry Nut Christmas Cookies image

I fell in love with this cookie last Christmas. To me, almond and cherry flavor are as perfect together as peanut butter and chocolate. I hope you agree. =)

Provided by Katie Ann @k8ieann

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIE INGREDIENTS
1 cup(s) softened butter
1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 - egg yolks
2 cup(s) flour
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1 jar(s) (35-40) stemless maraschino cherries (save the juice)
35-40 - pecan halves
SIMPLE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN-JUST USE CHERRY JUICE INSTEAD OF MILK)
1/2 cup(s) shortening, butter flavor
1/2 cup(s) butter (softened)
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
4 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 tablespoon(s) reserved cherry juice

Steps:

  • To make the cookies, beat butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolks together until creamy.
  • Add almond extract and flour.
  • Measure dough into 1 Tablespoon portions.
  • Flatten dough into plam of hand. Place 1 pecan half and 1 cherry in middle.
  • Form dough into a ball to seal them in the middle.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. The cookies will be light in color.
  • Cool cookies completely on a rack. Frost the cookies with buttercream frosting using reserved cherry juice (instead of milk). It will turn a pretty pink color. Just mix all the buttercream indredients from above with your electric mixer until desired consistency.
  • Add some pretty decorations to the top and they're done! Recipe makes about 28-30 cookies. Cookies can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Delicious...I think I might go get one. =)

QUICK CHERRY DATE COOKIES



Quick Cherry Date Cookies image

My mother made these festive drop cookies as far back as I can remember-80 years at least. We called them "the Christmas cookies", maybe because they're so full of fruit and nuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons hot water
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Stir in walnuts, dates and cherries. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OMA KIENER'S HAZELNUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Oma Kiener's Hazelnut Christmas Cookies image

An ice box cookie, these were one of the two Christmas cookie recipes my German grandmother made every year until her death at age 92. While they may not be fancy like other Christmas cookies recipes, they are easy to make and taste very nutty. They make me think of Christmas and my grandmother every time I enjoy one.

Provided by KitchenGeisha

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 8h27m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup ground hazelnuts
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup multicolored candy sprinkles (jimmies), or amount needed

Steps:

  • Beat the butter, sugar, egg, and salt together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and baking soda, and mix just until blended. Mix in the hazelnuts.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into 2 1/2 inch log. Wrap snugly in wax paper, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Unwrap, and cut the log into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Brush tops with beaten egg and, if desired, decorate with sprinkles.
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on racks, and store in an airtight tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Soften butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This makes them easier to mix and helps achieve a smooth dough.
  • Use high-quality dried cherries: Look for plump, moist cherries that are not too tart or too sweet. Avoid using candied cherries, as they can be too chewy.
  • Chop the walnuts finely: This helps distribute their flavor throughout the cookies and prevents them from becoming too chunky.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking will dry out the cookies and make them less tender.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This helps the frosting set properly and prevents it from melting or running.

Conclusion:

These cherry nut Christmas cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite dried cherries and nuts. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or gift, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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