Description
A Christmas Cookie Box is the ultimate festive treat, filled with a variety of cookies to suit every taste. From sugar cookies to chocolate chip and gingerbread, it’s a joyful assortment perfect for gifting or holiday snacking.
Ingredients
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Sugar Cookies
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Gingerbread Cookies
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup molasses
Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24 chocolate candy kisses
Shortbread Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Sugar Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix.
- Gradually add dry ingredients. Roll into balls and bake for 8–10 minutes.
Gingerbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Cream butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and molasses.
- Combine with dry ingredients. Roll out, cut shapes, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla.
- Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mix and fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Roll into balls, coat in sugar.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then press in a chocolate kiss.
Shortbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar. Mix in flour, vanilla, and salt until crumbly.
- Press into pan or shape into rounds. Bake for 15–20 minutes.
Notes
Add festive toppings like sprinkles, icing, or powdered sugar to elevate the presentation. You can include additional cookies like snowballs or thumbprints for more variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday treats, cookie exchange, edible gifts