Best 11 Chewy Noel Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of holiday baking, there's nothing quite like the allure of chewy Noel cookies. These delightful treats, often adorned with festive sprinkles or intricate designs, are a staple of the Christmas season, evoking memories of cozy gatherings and the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods. With their soft, chewy texture and irresistible flavor, Noel cookies are a true delight for the senses. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for these delectable cookies is an adventure worth pursuing.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY NOELS



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My mother used to make these at Christmas every year. After dusting them with powdered sugar she would pipe N-O-E-L in green icing on the tops of each one.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt the butter in a 7x11 inch baking dish, and tilt the pan to coat all of the sides; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, and baking soda.
  • Mix in the eggs and vanilla until smooth, then stir in the walnuts. Pour over the melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  • Cool, then cut into squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.6, Protein 1.9

NOEL COOKIES



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Our daughter simply adores these cookies. They are only ever made for Christmas, so that in itself makes them special. These freeze very well, so you can bake ahead and hide. Too bad I can't hide them from myself. :) I think this may have been a Robin Hood recipe from many years ago, but I'm not completely certain.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, soft
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Mix in the egg and extract.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.
  • Drop by teaspoons on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden in colour. Cool slightly before removing to a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 71.7, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1.3

CHEWY EARL GREY SUGAR COOKIES



Chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies image

Floral and citrusy Earl Grey tea livens up these chewy sugar cookies. Instead of adding the leaves to the dough, the tea is steeped in melted butter for maximum flavor. If you are using loose leaf tea instead of tea from bags, use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to finely grind it before adding it to the butter. Try adding a handful of chopped chocolate shards to the dough to make these cookies even more special.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield About 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
14 tablespoons/198 grams unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, from about 3 tea bags
1/2 cup/100 grams light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups/320 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper. Put 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar in a small bowl or shallow dish and set aside.
  • Combine the butter and tea leaves in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Melt the butter, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to sizzle around the edges. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tea butter to a large bowl, then add brown sugar, salt, orange zest and remaining ¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed or a whisk to combine for about 30 seconds; the mixture will be grainy and separated. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda to the bowl, and mix on low speed or with a rubber spatula until just combined. Use the spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the dough is evenly mixed.
  • Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the cookies. Alternatively, measure 2 tablespoons of dough with a measuring spoon. Roll each dough ball in the reserved granulated sugar, then place on the baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies until set, light golden around and crackled on top, 16 to 19 minutes, rotating the sheets from top to bottom and front to back in the oven halfway through the baking time. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets. Store extra cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or for a few weeks in the freezer.

CHEWY NOEL COOKIES



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Festive Christmas cookie bars. Use the decorator frosting recipe here on Cookierecipe.com to tint green and write 'Noel' on top of each bar.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Bar Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9x9x2 inch baking pan, melt the butter or margarine.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, nuts, flour and salt. Add the eggs and vanilla. Carefully pour the flour and egg mixture oven the melted butter. DO NOT STIR!
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Sift confectioners'' sugar over top. Placed waxed paper under wire rack, immediately invert pan onto rack. Let bars cool then dust again with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars and write Noel on each bar with green decorator icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

NOEL COOKIE GEMS



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From Exeter, California, Patsy Noel pens, "I found these cookies when my husband and I were dating. Since our last name is Noel, I whip up a batch every Christmas. They're a cinch to assemble and freeze, saving time during the holiday rush, and can be filled with other jams for a change."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8- to 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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There are a few secrets to the best classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Number one: Don't use chips; instead, opt for a mix of milk or semisweet and dark chocolate chunks. The second is to let the dough rest overnight or longer for a more complex, toffee-like flavor. Lastly, use an ice cream scooper to get even-sized cookies every time. And that's it! With these little tweaks, the result is a cookie that's textured on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. Absolutely perfect!

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
4 oz dark chocolate chunk, or your preference

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
  • Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to barely brown.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

NOEL BARS



Noel Bars image

These bars are rich and chewy...a perfect holiday treat.

Provided by Nola H.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs and vanilla together in mixing bowl. Add in brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and walnuts. Mix until well blended.
  • Melt the butter in a 9-inch square pan. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until firm to the touch.
  • While bars are still hot, loosen with a spatula and turn out onto wax paper, buttered side up. Dust with confectioners' sugar while warm and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

CHEWY DATE COOKIES



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Brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel and chewy dates make a memorable flavor combination in this old-fashioned favorite, which comes straight from our Test Kitchen ovens. Ideal as a light dessert or slimmed-down snack the sweet treats won't last long in your cookie jar!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flours, lemon zest, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY SURPRISE COOKIES



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"With four daughters, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, I've baked lots of cookies," notes Lavon Timken of Cimmaron, Kansas. "This recipe is one of my favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) Milk Duds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, 1-1/2 cups sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. , Shape 4 teaspoons of dough around each Milk Dud so it is completely covered. Roll balls in remaining sugar. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEWY NOEL COOKIES



Chewy Noel Cookies image

Festive Christmas cookie bars. Use the decorator frosting recipe here on Cookierecipe.com to tint green and write 'Noel' on top of each bar.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Bar Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9x9x2 inch baking pan, melt the butter or margarine.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, nuts, flour and salt. Add the eggs and vanilla. Carefully pour the flour and egg mixture oven the melted butter. DO NOT STIR!
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Sift confectioners'' sugar over top. Placed waxed paper under wire rack, immediately invert pan onto rack. Let bars cool then dust again with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars and write Noel on each bar with green decorator icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

CHEWY NOEL COOKIES



Chewy Noel Cookies image

Festive Christmas cookie bars. Use the decorator frosting recipe here on Cookierecipe.com to tint green and write 'Noel' on top of each bar.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Bar Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9x9x2 inch baking pan, melt the butter or margarine.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, nuts, flour and salt. Add the eggs and vanilla. Carefully pour the flour and egg mixture oven the melted butter. DO NOT STIR!
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Sift confectioners'' sugar over top. Placed waxed paper under wire rack, immediately invert pan onto rack. Let bars cool then dust again with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars and write Noel on each bar with green decorator icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your cookies have a chewy texture, use cake flour or all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Cake flour produces a softer cookie due to its lower protein content, while cornstarch helps absorb moisture and creates a chewier texture.
  • Chilling the dough before baking is essential for achieving a chewy cookie. This allows the dough to set and the flavors to develop, resulting in a more flavorful and chewy cookie.
  • Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is crucial for creating air pockets in the cookies. These air pockets help the cookies rise and become chewy.
  • Do not overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing can result in tough and dry cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at the proper temperature and for the specified time. Underbaking will result in soft and gooey cookies, while overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them. This helps them set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

To achieve perfect chewy Noel cookies, follow the tips mentioned above. Remember, the key to a chewy cookie lies in using the right ingredients, chilling the dough, creaming the butter and sugar properly, avoiding overmixing, baking at the correct temperature and time, and allowing the cookies to cool completely before storing them. With careful attention to detail and a touch of patience, you can create delicious and chewy Noel cookies that will be a hit among family and friends.

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