Best 2 Grandmas Christmas Cookie Recipes

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS COOKIE

Grandma's Christmas Cookie image

My Grandmother used to make these for my mother and me for years. We took it for granted that she would always be here to do so. My mother and I played with the ingredients until we think we have duplicated Grandma's recipe. The light coating of powdered sugar makes these stand out from the other cookies in the tin.

Provided by Becky Pittman

Categories Desserts Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups ground pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Stir the sifted flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt together in a bowl.
Beat the margarine, butter and sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add one egg, and continue beating until completely incorporated; add the remaining egg along with the vanilla extract, and beat on low speed until incorporated. Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Gently mix the pecans into the dough with your hands.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls; arrange onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden-brown, 8 to 9 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 8 minutes. Place confectioners' sugar into a bowl, and lightly dip both sides of each warm cookie into the sugar. Tap of excess, and allow cookies to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS SUGAR CUTOUT COOKIES

Grandma's Christmas Sugar Cutout Cookies image

This recipe came from my husband's grandmother who is not with us anymore. This is his favorite Christmas cookie.

Provided by mjwalter

Categories Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 6 Dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup shortening or 1 cup margarine
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground pecans (Optional, ground pecans for added flavor. This is how Grandma always mixed hers) (optional)

Steps:

Sift dry ingredients together.
Add shortening or margarine using a fork to combine with dry ingredients.
Add unbeaten eggs and vanilla.
Mix well.
Add ground pecans for added flavor. (This is how Grandma always mixed hers).
Whisk the dry ingredients together, add alternately with the eggs and vanilla.
Mix well.
Roll out thin on floured board and cut with floured cookie cutters.
Decorate with sugar.
Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.8

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies to be chewy and tender.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies to keep their shape and not spread too much.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature will vary depending on the recipe, so be sure to follow the directions carefully.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them to keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

These are just a few tips for making delicious Christmas cookies. With a little practice, you'll be able to create your own favorite recipes that your family and friends will love. So get baking and enjoy the holiday season!