Best 4 Noel Cookie Gems Recipes
When it comes to Christmas, cookies are just as important as presents. And if you're looking for a truly special holiday treat, then you need to make Noel Cookie Gems. These exquisite little cookies are made with a simple shortbread dough that's rolled in chopped nuts and then baked until golden brown. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth cookie that's perfect for any holiday gathering.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
NOEL COOKIE GEMS
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
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.
NOEL COOKIES
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
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
NOEL COOKIE GEMS
These are a cinch to assemble and freeze, saving time during the holiday rush, and can be filled with other jams for a change.
Provided by tazdevilfan
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts.
- Place 2 inches 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 216.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 3.5
NOEL NUT BALLS
No holiday cookie tin would be complete without at least a few Noel nut balls, rich nut-and-butter domes, rolled in confectioners' sugar to resemble miniature snowballs. In Martha's family, the cookie dough was traditionally made with a touch of bourbon (or orange juice), for extra flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, pecans, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and honey until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in bourbon or orange juice just to combine. Add flour mixture, and beat just to combine. Turn out dough onto a piece of plastic, wrap tightly, and chill 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough, 2 teaspoons at a time, into balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until brown around edges, about 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool completely. Roll in confectioners' sugar to coat. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your cookies will taste. Look for high-quality butter, sugar, flour, and spices.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before you bake it will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the way your cookies bake. Make sure you preheat your oven to the correct temperature before you start baking.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until they are set.
- Let the cookies cool completely: Before you enjoy your cookies, let them cool completely on a wire rack. This will help them set and firm up.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to bake delicious noel cookies that will impress your friends and family. So get creative and have fun!
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