Christmas Recipes

10 Fantastic Christmas Cookie Recipes


This is a wonderful time of the year for baking cookies. I can remember coming home from school and being greeted by the delightful smell of baked goods. Create some great memories for your little ones. Ten of our favorites are listed to help you decide which cookies to make. Happy Baking.

10. Swedish Gem Cookies


Swedish Gem Cookies are a delicious treat with many variations. Substitute your favorite choice of Nuts and Jams for a truly original creation.

9. Date Cookies


Cinnamon and Brown Sugar combined with Dates and Nuts make Date Cookies a popular holiday treat.

8. Sand Tarts


A simple recipe to prepare, but the taste of Pecan flavoured Sand Tarts is sure to please any sweet tooth.

7. Peanut Blossoms


Peanut Blossoms are a tasty treat that kids of all ages love, topped with a Hershey's kiss, these cookies are sure to disappear as soon as they're out of the oven.

6. Cranberry Chip Cookies


The combination of cranberries, white chocolate chips and coconut in Cranberry Chip Cookies will have your guests begging for the recipe.

5. Russian Teacakes


Russian Teacakes , with the mix of vanilla and nuts are wonderful companion to coffe or tea, or just for a quick snack.

4. Apricot Nut Drop Cookies


Apricot Nut Drop Cookies - Apricot and nuts combine in this recipe to make a cookie that is not overly sweet but always a hit with family and friends.

3. Chocolate Chip Cookies


An old standard, everyone loves Chocolate Chip Cookies , be sure to make a double batch as these willl disappear as soon as you take hem out of the oven.

2. Hermits


Everyone loves Hermits , a favorite cookie in Penn dutch household at Christmas. No cookie sampler plate is complete without Hermits.

1. Sugar Cookies


Sugar Cookies are one of Grandma's favorite cookie recipes, and a favorite of the whole family. This traditional cookie recipe is easy to prepare and makes a great holiday gift.