Ann Roger's Christmas Cookies
Buttery slice-and-bake Christmas cookies combine powdered sugar, candied cherries, and chopped nuts in a tender vanilla dough.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 2 cups candied cherries
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, chopped nuts, and candied cherries until just combined.
- Roll dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to use red and green candied cherries for an extra festive touch. These also make a wonderful cookie exchange gift!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookiesCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 1.2gFat: 5.4gSaturated Fat: 2.7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 32mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7g