Category Archives: Christmas Cookie Recipes

Chocolate Dipped Orange Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies When it comes to making homemade cookies, this is in my top 5 of favorite cookie recipes. You can make these year round or just around the Christmas holiday and give them as gifts. They do take some time to make since you will be dipping them into melted chocolate, but they are well worth your baking efforts. This recipe will make approximately 3 dozen cookies. Cookie Ingredients: 3/4 cup raisins 3 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (oatmeal) 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons grated orange rind (peel) 1 teaspoon baking soda In a small bowl, combine the raisins with the orange juice and let stand for 5-8 minutes. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter with the granulated sugar until its creamy and fluffy. Beat … Read more

Festival Season of Xmas Decorations, Parties, Cookies With Christmas carols and stars in the air and Christmas artificial lights at the outdoor and indoor of home and Christmas candles in the Churches are the what the Christmas is meant for. Christmas is a time of celebration, fun and joy seems to have all around the world. During celebration, people generally using artificial lights, Christmas trees, and other types of ornaments for decorating their houses in order to contribute to the gaiety and festive spirit during Christmas holidays. We use decoration ornaments, colors, ornaments, garlands, wreaths, stars and the Christmas trees to add more and lovelier decorations to the homes. The grand and magical looking Christmas tree of different sizes is undoubtedly the highlight of these decorations. Not only homes but also streets are getting choked with great crowed having celebration mood organizing parties, get together events, stage shows where they … Read more

Old Fashion Recipes for Baking on Cold Winter Days Now that winter has set in and with it the long, cold, often rainy or snowy days, it is time to warm your home and hearth with some delicious baked goods.  Here is a good selection of recipes from my vintage collection that would be perfect to make with the kids or just by yourself to share later.  The Applesauce Raisin Muffins would make good after-school treats, lunchbox items, or breakfast treats with a hot drink and some yogurt for protein.  The mint cookies are great to make with the kids and they remind you of the famous Girl Scout Mint Cookies.  The Lacy Oatmeal Wafer Cookies are Swedish cookies known as Havreflarn in Sweden.  They are easy but fancy.  How about letting the kids help you make Homemade Granola Bars they can have as treats or take in their lunchboxes.  … Read more

How To Make Homemade Gingerbread Man Cookies Several years ago when our daughter was about 13 years old, we started a holiday tradition together. About 2 weeks before Christmas, we would spend an afternoon together baking gingerbread flavored holiday goodies. When it comes to holiday baking, it just wouldn’t be complete without making some cute gingerbread man cookies. The follow recipe is pretty easy, although its not quick since you will be hand making your dough, rolling it out and then cutting out your cookie shapes. Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe 2 1/2 sticks butter, softened 2/3 cup molasses 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 2 1/2 cups all purpose-flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 4 cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar) 4 tablespoons milk In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup softened butter, … Read more

Cooking With Old Family Recipes Cooking is a necessity of life and for some, like Jaguar Julie and Chef Keem, perhaps, cooking is is one of those great enjoyments of life. I certainly admire that. And I wish I could muster up the same enthusiasm. But I’d rather go dancing! I am one of those fortunate ones whose husband does all the cooking. And I do not take that for granted. I admire all of his meals and thank him for every one. If I had to cook, I would. And I have. Especially if I wanted to invite people to the house, I would consider the menu very carefully. The meal would be full of vegetables, even though I am no longer a strict vegetarian. I inherited a box full of recipes that have been in the family for several generations. I went to dinner with my cousins the … Read more

Must Haves For Christmas Cookie Making {image} It is coming to that time of year again when we cannot help but to start thinking about all of the yummy treats that come with Christmas. And eating such goodies is not the only part of the process we enjoy but also the hard work that goes into making all the traditional holiday season treats too. All of those chilly days when we get together with family members to mix, roll, cut, and bake are some of the best memories of the holidays that some of us have. What better feeling than having family near, smelling sweet smells from the oven, and anticipating the delicious treats to come. To make the time even more enjoyable you can start putting together all of the supplies you will need to make all of those delicious treats ahead of time so that you can relax … Read more

Christmas Cookie Baking Recipes {image} The first beautiful dusting of fluffy white snow always puts me in the mood for baking Christmas cookies. At this time of year I tend to spend longer hours in the kitchen, baking up massive batches of cookies and candies as holiday music and movies play in the background. I love and have always loved the tastes and smells that come from a kitchen filled with love at Christmas time. Here are two of my recipes for traditional Christmas cookie favorites. Gingerbread Cookies 6 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled 1 cup molasses 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a medium bowl, sift the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, … Read more

Save Time at Christmas With a Christmas Cookie Exchange {image} The weeks leading up to Christmas are so busy. You want to bake a variety of Christmas cookies, squares and goodies, but where do you find the time? The answer may be in organizing a small Christmas cookie exchange. Here is how it works – Having a variety of holiday treats on hand means baking at least 6 or 8 recipes. Instead, gather together a group of 4 to 6 people who are each willing to make a large batch of 1 or 2 recipes. If 4 people each make a large batch of 2 recipes and share them with the other 3 bakers, each person will have a variety of 8 different holiday treats for family and friends. It works best if each person ends up with at least a dozen pieces of each recipe. Getting … Read more