Recipezaar: Cookies & Brownies,Holiday/Event recipes

Chocolate Chip Brownie Pillows

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:56:32 -0400

From Southern Living 2009 Cookbook -- posted by nicoleingermantown

Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:22:52 -0400

These cookies are our very favorite Christmas cookies. My husband has been making these with our kids since the oldest was just 1 1/2 years. They are amazing - chocolaty, fudgy and moist. A true winning combination. The dough needs to be refrigerated for 2 hours which is not included in the prep time. Cookies can be frozen for about a month and will last in airtight container for about a week (although we never actually have been able to test this time because the cookes are gone in no time). From Canadian Living Magazine -- posted by Deantini

Mom Hava's Rosh Hashanah Honey Biscuits

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:22:50 -0400

nice and soft oil base (no marg) bicuits for the jewish new year. you can use other nuts you if you wish -- posted by Chef 1278268 fitness

Easy Lemon Shorties

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:41 -0400

Another cookie recipe for my "to try" list from Canadian Living Muffins and Cookies. *Preparation time includes 30 minutes refrigeration time -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Easy Sugar-Dusted Amaretti Biscuits

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:53 -0400

I haven't tried this yet. I'm collecting simple cookie recipes to try for Christmas. This was found in The Canadian Living Cooking Collection Muffins and Cookies. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Pumpkin-Spiced Gingersnap Truffles

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:15:07 -0400

Heres something different for Autumn and Winter! These luscious cookies feature a crispy gingersnap layer on the outside and a creamy chocolate center. Yummm. Cook time is chill time. -- posted by Annacia

Granny's Pumpkin Bars

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:09:51 -0400

My mother-in-law shared this delicious recipe with me. The rolled oats give these pumpkin bars a wonderfully moist texture. -- posted by buckeye1953

Melt-In-Mouth Cookies, Egyptian Style - Ghorayebah غ&a

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:52:52 -0400

This is traditional Egyptian cookies which melt in your mouth as soon as you taste it; some times it even melts in your hands before biting to it! Its extremlly delicious and easy to make and bake. Egyptians are doing these cookies for thousands of years now and still doing it in especial occasions most of all the Eftar Feast Tips: *Add 1 egg white if its not holding it self * After baking slightly open the oven door (1cm) and leave the cookies in it till its rest/cold -- posted by A. Heshmat

Pecan - Graham Cookies

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:52:54 -0400

These cookies are good on their own, also delicious as the base for about 20 gooey s'mores. To make the s'mores, you need about 20 marshmallows and 20 1-inch squares of bittersweet or semisweet chocolate. Don't forget to toast the marshmallows. -- posted by Chef mariajane

Cranberry Brownie Pie

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:34:00 -0400

There's only one word that describes this dessert....Dee-lish!The brownies are creamy and chocolate-y and the tartness of the cranberries off-sets it. All this goodness in a in an easy to make pie! I have a neighbor that helps me make this and we each take half as there are only 2 of us and 2 of them, so it works out just fine for us. -- posted by FLUFFSTER

Buckeye Balls

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:42:08 -0400

chocolate covered beanut butter ballas. delicious! -- posted by Chef #1403135

Chocolate No Bake Bundles

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:46:00 -0400

Yes ... a desert from me. I'm not too much into desserts, but this is worth mentioning. My girlfriend made these for a bridal shower we both attended last month and they are absolutely delicious. Crunchy, sweet and even though I like chocolate, I'm not a "chocoholic," so for me to really like these, it says a lot. They just firm up on the counter and take minutes to make. A perfect like snack for a party. She found the recipe in a small local cookbook from her home town in TX. She cooks very little, but loves to bake, however, she admits ... her idea of baking is never having to turn on the oven. Well, this was the perfect dish for her and it was a hit with everyone. So I had to share. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:04:31 -0400

Recipe from Hershey's Kitchen -- posted by Kim in Richmond

Granny's Iced Walnut Brownies

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:36:54 -0400

This double chocolate brownie was my grandmother's It's so easy I don't understand why anyone uses packages. -- posted by GingerlyJ

Oatmeal Craisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:32:15 -0400

I got this off of the internet. Enjoy! -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Hair Balls

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:19:48 -0400

This is a great recipe for Halloween or Christmas cookie trays. Serving amount is a total guess, depending on the size you make your cookie. -- posted by CoffeeB

Meltaway Banana Bars With Pecans

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:09:05 -0400

Ever wish you could bake with no measuring spoons and cups of this and that? THen you'll love my buttery banana bars with pecans! If you can pour things in a pan, you can make these delicious bars! You will not find this recipe anywhere else. -- posted by Chef Florida Janie

Aunt Bessie's Cream Cheese Cookies

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:51:31 -0400

A delicious addition to the Holiday tray. -- posted by Grace of West Jefferson & Son

Chewy Cherry Bars

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:57:45 -0400

This is my moms recepie. We HAVE TO have this every christmas on our cookie tray. LOVE, LOVE, these! A bit of work but so worth it! -- posted by Mandy ny

Coffee Macarons With Nutella Ganache

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:59:53 -0400

Italian food forever! Great deserte and very fashion... -- posted by babyiguana

Jam Straws

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:39:32 -0400

From Oprah's O Magazine November 2009. Easy to do with only 4 ingredients, this would be nice on those cookie spreads for Christmas. -- posted by mary winecoff

Glazed Apple Pie Bars

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:57:53 -0400

Apple pie--an all time favorite crowd pleasing treat. Great for any Special Ocassion. Makes 3 dozen bars. -- posted by daisygrl64

Oatmeal and Everything Cookies

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:46:23 -0400

Oatmeal cookies with a lot more than you bargained for and less calories per cookie. -- posted by christine anne peirce

Orange Spiced Gingerbread Cookies

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:43:07 -0400

Traditional cut-out gingerbread cookies are spiced with grated orange peel for a subtle new taste sensation. Makes 4 dozen gingerbread cookies. Land-o-Lakes Cookbook. -- posted by daisygrl64

Peanut Butter Candy Corn Cookies

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:53:09 -0400

As a kid, I used to love peanut butter and candy corn sandwiches and recently I thought the combination would make a great cookie! Mmmmmmmm..... This recipe is based on Recipe #51104. -- posted by mliss29

Bourbon Balls

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:23:23 -0400

This recipe is one that's been in my family for years. Mom would always make some around the holidays and they are always a hit, these don't last long so you might want to make an extra batch for yourself to enjoy LOL. -- posted by i_luv_chocolate

Mrs. Fields Banana Nut Cookies

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:36:53 -0400

This is an original recipe from Debbie Fields, which I found and posted in a Recipezaar forum in response to a request. It prompted such positive replies that I thought I should post the recipe for others who might be searching for it, too. (Servings are calculated at 3 cookies each.) -- posted by NorthwestGal

Softest Oatmeal Cookies

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:23:43 -0400

Put here for safe keeping. -- posted by Southern Fried Chica

Light Pumpkin Cookies With Splenda Sugar Blend by Kim

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:36:38 -0400

It time for fall and holiday baking. Nothing makes the house smell better, feel warmer, and seem more inviting. This is a great recipe to use your canned , homegrown, or jack-o-lantern flesh. These turn out soft and delicious. For those of you that enjoy the flavor of nutmeg, you may add 1/8 tsp. to the recipe. This recipe certainly doesn't need it though. In fact, I prefer the cookies without it. Don't be afraid to try the Splenda Sugar Blend. It is significantly cheaper than Splenda alone and you can't even tell that you didn't use all that real sugar. No, seriously. If you don't believe me you can substitute the Splenda Sugar Blend with 1/2 cup of sugar. You're going to love these cookies. If you have kids, or a sweet tooth like myself, you could also toss in some chocolate chips. I haven't tried it yet, but I think it would taste great. -- posted by KRice, PA

Gf Biscochitos

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:52:06 -0400

These are one of my son's favorites. He requests them every Christmas. Great anise-tasting butter cookie. You won't be able to tell there's no wheat. Free of peanuts and nuts too so it's a nice change for kids on restricted diets. -- posted by Cookin' on the Prairie

Cowboy Cookies

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:36:20 -0400

These little gems are a hit with everyone I've given them to. They're packed full of flavour! -- posted by Marissa Reedhead

Lime Butter Cookie Wreaths

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:13:00 -0400

Found this in the Womans Day Holiday Magazine and it looks so cute I've got to try this for Christmas. Though it shows how to make the wreaths by hand, my guess is that if you have a cookie press could do the same thing with the wreath design. These should look so pretty on a holiday cookie tray. This looks like a lot of work, but hey - the holidays only come once a year right!! When decorating you can use a thin red or green ribbon to tie a bow on top if you really want to be fancy, which is what they did in the magazine -- posted by Bonnie G #2

Coconut Cookie Slices (Danish Fedtebrød)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:17:01 -0400

These cookie slices were my absolute favorites growing up in Denmark; they are simple but yet so delicious - especially if you are a sweetened coconut fan. This is an old family recipe; I have tried to search the origin but it goes hundreds of years back literally. I have done my best to convert recipe into cups/tbsp but if you have a scale I recommend that you weigh the ingredients instead of using the other measures. The cookies freeze well. -- posted by Deantini

Peppermint Brownies

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:43:58 -0400

This recipe was passed on to me by my friend, Amy, who got it from another expat friend living in Bitola, Macedonia. The recipe calls for 3/4 tsp peppermint flavor extract but I usually double it so that it has a stronger peppermint flavor. -- posted by Chef #940153

Betty Randall's Christmas Cookies

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:49:17 -0400

My husband absolutely loves these cookies. They puff up nicely, and the icing just tops them off. Decorate quickly before icing sets. -- posted by Suzanna Marie

Soft Banana Cookies With Splenda Sugar Blend by Kim

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:07:44 -0400

This recipe produces soft, cookies that taste even better the next day. This is a great recipe to use for family functions or just to use up your browning bananas. A half cup of chocolate chips or walnuts make great additions. If you are skeptical that these taste great with Splenda (you can't even tell), then add 1/2 cup of sugar in place of the Sugar Blend. These cookies will be a hit. -- posted by KRice, PA

Fruit Pizza

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:36:42 -0400

I found this recipe in an ad for Dole pineapple a long time ago in magazine.It's absolutely delicious! Great for holiday parties or pitch ins.Very easy to prepare and you can use whatever fruits you prefer.I personally use the leftover pineapple cut into chunks, sliced strawberries, kiwi and grapes.The ingredients are so simple I was surprised it wasn't posted already. -- posted by cookin4girls

Rich Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies (No Chocolate)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:00:28 -0400

For years I have been looking for a pumpkin brownie recipe and I'm so happy I came across a good recipe like this one. Its easy to put together and has a dense, rich texture like regular chocolate brownies, but with pumpkin. I found the recipe at bakingbites.com -- posted by Chef #629158

Pecan Sandies - Melt in Your Mouth

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:16:19 -0400

These are light sandies, they almost melt in your mouth. This recipe makes a bunch, perfect for pot luck or Christmas cookie platters. You can add semi or white chocolate chips to mix it up. -- posted by Missy Wright

Cranberry Oatmeal White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:04:42 -0400

I got this recipe off an Ocean spray crasins bag.. they have that crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside texture we all love so much and a nice zing from the cranberries -- posted by GingerlyJ

Vegan Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:35:04 -0400

Chewy, cake like pumpkin cookie covered in icing, so GOOD! And perfect for the fall season. -- posted by KMuchetti

Witch's Finger Cookies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:02:02 -0400

from Kraft Food and Family 2009. My kids love to make and eat these. These are not a super sweet cookie... more of an almond shortbread. Tasty and creepy! They take about 25 minutes to bake at 325 in my oven. -- posted by HollyGolightly

Rice Krispy Jack O Lantern

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:20 -0400

This requires a bundt cake pan. It is fun and easy to make and the end result is so cute. Its great for parties because it uses four batches of the rice krispy treats recipe. Make the face with black colored icing or fondant. Orange , green and black food color will be required, I recommend using the food color paste that is used for cake decorating, buy it at the craft store. -- posted by aimbrulee

Chocolate Cherry Kisses

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:39:25 -0400

This is a better homes and gardens cookie recipe, from their holiday cookies booklet. I eliminate the chocolate kisses, as we prefer them without. -- posted by Mrs. Elkins

Finnish Cookies / Danish Finsk Broed

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:58:59 -0400

These cookies are very delicate and melt in your mouth. The name is a bid odd, it is a Danish cookie but directly translated called 'Finnish Bread'. The dough needs to rest for at least one hour which is not included in the prep time. Note - The dough can be frozen for easy planning -- posted by Deantini

Chocolate-Oat Balls With Marzipan

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:08:11 -0400

These balls are wonderful savory bites. Place them in little foil cups for beautiful presentation and for something different on your cookie tray. -- posted by Deantini

Streusel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:27 -0400

This recipe is a twist on pumpkin cheesecake with a yummy cinnamon streusel topping. Go ahead and make two, which will use the whole can of pumpkin pie filling and evaporated milk! -- posted by Chef #1427798

Turkish Eyes Cookies

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:36 -0400

From the The Cookie Tin website. -- posted by littlemafia

Turkish Soldier Buttons Cookies

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:31:48 -0400

I haven't made them yet, but I'm looking forward to bake them. -- posted by littlemafia

Lebanese Oatmeal Cookies

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:34:21 -0400

Another oatmeal cookie. -- posted by littlemafia

Littlemafia's Snowballs

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:37:42 -0400

A Christmas cookie that melts in your mouth!Be careful when you are rolling them in the icing sugar because they break very easily. -- posted by littlemafia

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:33:51 -0400

I spied these on Seriouseats.com this week and couldn't resist (they're originally from the bakery Baked). We enjoyed them at our office Halloween party. Recommendation: Eat them fresh -- they lose their punch when they sit overnight in the fridge and can get too wet. Expect a denser, cake-like cookie and not the usual fluffy chocolate whoopie pie. To up the orange color, maybe mix in some food coloring to the icing or add colored sugar to the edges. -- posted by Kristine at Recipezaar

Romanian Gingerbread

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:34:18 -0400

It's similar to the German one and it's called Turta Dulce. Refrigerate overnight is required, so keep that in mind before starting. I'm not sure if the original recipe calls for ginger or not, but I always add it. -- posted by littlemafia

Grandma's Hamantashen Cookies

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:06:01 -0400

This is my grandma's recipe for Hamantashen cookies, which are made for the jewish holiday Purim. A few tips for better shaped cookies: - freeze dough for a few minutes to make it easier to handle - do NOT overwork dough - when shaping cookies, leave only a little bit of jam showing - freeze cookies for another few minutes before you put them in the oven -- posted by Chef Captain Kirk

Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies With Almond Frosting

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:35:46 -0400

A great "sugar" coookie! The cream cheese makes them so soft and wonderful! I've substituted vanilla for the almond extract in the frosting when I didn't have any on hand without any problems. -- posted by Jollymae

Andes "snickerdoodles"

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:42:23 -0500

like a minty Crinkle cookie! yumm! -- posted by Chef #1345159

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:42:15 -0500

made with Andes Creme de Menthe mints! They're a treat that can be made anytime, but in my house they're most popular around Christmas and super easy to make! -- posted by Chef #1345159

Spider Web Brownie

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:42:32 -0500

Using box cake and can filling for ease. -- posted by ~Rita~

Creepy Spiders

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:52 -0500

Sam and I saw these being made on Sandra Lee show. So of course we had to make them. -- posted by ~Rita~

Crankins

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:10:49 -0500

Candied pumpkin seeds and dried cranberry cookies -- posted by ChangoMalo

Vanilla Chewies (Lower Fat)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:25:15 -0500

These tasty little vanilla morsels come from the German baking book "Cookies" by Christa Schmedes. They are classified as low-fat cookies there and at first I was a bit sceptical about them. But I neednt have worried, they were super! I hope youll enjoy them too for a guilt-free holiday treat. Note: Prep time includes 30 minutes chill time. -- posted by Lalaloula

Little Heaps of Seeds

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:25:44 -0500

Yummy, healthy holiday cookies featuring three types of seeds, oats and just a little butter. I really liked these and think they make a great addition to the holiday cookie platter. I think adding some cinnamon or other warm winter spices would make these even more seasonal. -- posted by Lalaloula

Sugar Cookies With Buttercream Frosting

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:03:14 -0500

This sugar cookie recipe goes way back in my family, at least to my maternal great-grandmother. My mom always had a lot of cookie cutters, so we would make these for different occasions and decorate them with colored icing. -- posted by Cook-a-holic

Black and Blue Berry Rugelach

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:26:29 -0500

A deliciously light and fruity crescent-shaped cookie that will keep you sneaking downstairs to the kitchen for more! These are perfect for the holidays. From Rachael Ray. -- posted by Mitra <3

Cross Stitch Cookies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:07 -0500

There's something about these cookies....no matter if you prefer soft cookies or crisp cookies, rich cookies or bland cookies....you'll keep coming back to these goodies! I was definitely surprised to see that these were not already posted on Zaar, but excited to add a piece of my family history to the pot! A constant in Grandma's cookie jar, these cookies get crunchy after sitting for a few days, but that just adds to the allure. A nice soft in the middle, crunchy on the outside, cinnamon flavored treat- perfect for your holiday trays- everyone will like them! Plus- these ingredients are so readily available that you can literally make fresh cookies in less than 45 minutes! -- posted by Houseblend

White Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal-Cranberry Cookies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:25:14 -0500

Great for gift-giving or your holiday table. Dipping these chunky cookies into white chocolate adds a special holiday touch, but they're great plain, too. From "Christmas with Southern Living 2006". Enjoy! -- posted by FloridaNative

Ricciarelli - Italian Almond Cookies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:09 -0500

Fantastic almond cookies from the Tuscan town of Siena, Italy. These wonderful cookies are very popular year around, but especially at Christmas time! -- posted by BecR

Peanut Butter Balls

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:26:47 -0500

This is an old recipe that has been passed from my Mom to me and now to my children - every Christmas season You can guarantee it will be in all my daughters homes - -- posted by Chef mariajane

Old World Butter Horns

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:31:20 -0500

Light and flaky filled cookie. One of my mother's dear friends, a woman of German heritage, shared this recipe with her more than 40 years ago. At the time, it had been in her family for more than 100 years! It has always been my favorite cookie for special occasions and still is. We use two variations for the filling: the traditional orange date nut filling provided here or, mincemeat, a family favorite, during the holiday season. The filled cookies freeze well and can be baked off straight from the freezer. For best results, be certain that the dough is thoroughly chilled before rolling out and that the filling has cooled completely before use. -- posted by Hotelier in Holland

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:53 -0500

I had misplaced this recipe and recently found it again. When DD was in Kindergarten the children had to take turns bringing a snack to school for everyone to share and DD loved to bring these cookies. I love this recipe because it doesn't require refrigeration before rolling out and because the cookies always turned out beautifully. The recipe is from a little booklet called Wilton Christmas Recipes & Ideas. Note: If you're using margarine, be sure to use the hard margarine that comes in a brick like butter, not soft tub margarine. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Healthy Granola Bars

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:10 -0500

I was searching for a healthy granola bar recipe, one without butter and any added sugar. I came upon one called "grab-and-go breakfast bars", which I changed up to make this recipe. You can use any combination of nuts/fruits that you would like. I just used what sounded good to me, and it came out great! These granola bars have about 4g fiber and 4g protein in a serving, and make a great snack. -- posted by Chef #1360260

I'm a Little Nutty Pecan Pie Bars

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:53 -0500

This was in the Milwaukee paper; the picture posted with them looked so good I had to post this recipe to try later... -- posted by AZPARZYCH

Cinnamon Buttons

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:19:29 -0500

These are my absolute favorite cookies. They're really good cinnamon cookies with just a hint of almond flavor, which makes all the more tasty. I got them from "Teens Cook Dessert" and since I made them, my family's been asking for them all the time. -- posted by Chef #1444147

Peanut Butter Tart Squares - Gluten Free

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:41:36 -0500

Originally a Gluten Filled recipe in a magazine pull out. Adapted to be Celiac Friendly with no change in texture or flavour. Sure to be a regular recipe for your Christmas baking - I know it will be in our house! (double the recipe to fill a 9x13 pan) -- posted by ukichix

Linzer Cookies

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:42:08 -0500

Delicious Linzer hearts sandwich cookies. Great for holiday and romantic gifts -- posted by Chef #251940

Coconut-Orange Thumb Print Cookies

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:50:48 -0500

Adding this to my holiday cookie trays. Adapted from a recipe in The Seattle Times provided by Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Something wonderful about orange at Christmas. Coconut is always so festive too. The article noted this dough really benefits from resting overnight in the refrigerator so start the day before. Over working this dough seems to make tough cookies - think I'll be using cake flour. Prep time does not include overnight dough chilling. -- posted by Buster's friend

Lemon Leaves

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:26 -0500

Sugar, chopped pistachios and lemon peel sprinkled on top of these cookies make them extra special. Feel free to use whatever cookie cutters you have on hand. -- posted by Lizzymommy

Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:52 -0500

This recipe is requested by friends and family every time I'm asked to bring cookies for an event. Folks enjoy the subtle maple flavor in these crisp cookies. -- posted by Lizzymommy

Forgotten Cookies-Diabetic

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:44:36 -0500

I haven't tried this recipe yet but I couldn't pass up posting it because I don't want to lose it and others might enjoy a "legal" cookie recipe. I'm totally guessing at the yield. Zaar is listing the calorie and fat content (mostly fron the nuts) for a dozen cookines. Dividing 12 into that amount breaks down to each cookie having 33.5 calories. If you wish to lower it more just use less nuts. -- posted by Annacia

Fregolata, an Italian Crumb Cookie

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:16:25 -0500

Fregolata is an oversized crumb cookie from Italy. It's perfect for family dinners or snowy holidays with guests around the table. You couldn't go wrong serving it with espresso or cappuccino. It's very easy to make too which is a plus. -- posted by Annacia

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:26:10 -0500

AMAZING soft cookies! I found the recipe in a magazine I had a couple years ago. I make these every year several times between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They travel great, since the icing hardens and they freeze well too. My whole family loves this recipe, I hope you will too! -- posted by spreadnjoy

Eggnog Cookies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:39:24 -0500

Originally found online somewhere, these cookies are the epitome of the holidays for our family. Tastes just like a glass of eggnog with only SOME of the guilt! -- posted by Lizzymommy

Merry Cranberry Cookies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:57:26 -0500

Recipe is from meals.com. -- posted by SweetJezebel

Lavender Shortbread (Akasha's)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:57:55 -0500

I found this in the Los Angeles Times Food Section. It sounds terrific. The recipe originated from the Akasha Restaurant in Culver City. Lavender blossoms can be found at Penzey's Spices in Torrance. (mail order too) Time does not include 2 hours chilling time. -- posted by Jacquie*

Panforte (Gluten-Free)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:58:16 -0500

A recipe from Dr Sue Shepherd's cookbook "The Gluten-free Kitchen". Just love her recipes. Sue Shepherd is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietician who herself has Coeliac/Celiac Disease. She is recognised and works with the Australian Coeliac Society. Be sure to use gluten-free ingredients if required. -- posted by **Jubes**

Candy Cane Cookies (Or Cutouts!)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:01:24 -0500

My best friend in college gave me this recipe from her mom's collection. They're wonderful as written, however, add a little extra flour to the dough, skip tinting half red, and you have the most delicious sugar cookie dough for cookie cutouts I've ever had! I've used this dough for Xmas Cutouts for over a decade now. I use the icing from Recipe #261889. -- posted by Lizzymommy

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:22:35 -0500

I make this every year for my husband for Valentine's Day. I got this recipe from the Food Network and Martha Stewart. 2003 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. -- posted by JenJenMarie

Almond-Raisin-Winter-Cookies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:53:20 -0500

This recipe imakes for lovely seasonal cookies featuring cranberries, raisins and almonds. The texture is crumbly with a lovely crunch. I hope youll enjoy them as much as my friends and family did! :D -- posted by Lalaloula

Dipped Cherry Cookies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:32:25 -0500

Really beautiful, these cookies are terrific for Holiday Cookie Platters, or Valentine's Day, or just because they're yummy! :) -- posted by Lizzymommy

Pecan Horns

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:32:34 -0500

These cookies have a nutty, slightly sweet taste. They go well served with coffee or tea at festive get-togethers. -- posted by Lizzymommy

Holiday Treasure Cookies

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:42 -0500

Inspired by a recipe in Holiday Cookies, chewy chocolate chip cookies with other "treasures" incorporated. These look great on a cookie tray! -- posted by Wendelina

Barbara's Tea Cakes (Cookies)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:27:12 -0500

A dear friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. The recipe became a favorite & I have used it for everything over the years. It has made it way to many a Girl Scout mtg, school party, potluck, etc. Tea Cakes became my family's favorite cookie at the holidays. It isn't Christmas without a platter of these & a bag for everyone to take home. They are good plain and sweeter with the glaze & icing. -- posted by Susie D

Ginger Crinkles

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:36:56 -0500

Comes right out of Mrs. Claus's Kitchen -- posted by littlemafia

Cinnamon Crescents

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:59 -0500

I can't remember where I found this recipie, very easy to make, russian Christmas recipe I believe -- posted by Paris-Falls

Drommar

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:40 -0500

This is an almond butter cookie that melts in your mouth! An old Scandinavian recipe,I have been making this cookie for over 50 years: it was one of the first ones that my Swedish Grandmother taught me to make. However, this is NOT the cookie you make when you are running short on time. You must be proactive and do several steps before you can even begin the cookie itself. It is critical to really brown the butter as it's that key ingredient that adds all the flavour. I will make over 100 of these each Christmas: at the start of the baking day I wil brown and cool the butter. At the end of the baking day, I will combine the ingredients and bake it, knowing that these MUST sit out on the counter to cool 100% or they shatter. The next day I repeat the steps. But, these are so worth the little bit of extra preparation; they are the first cookie to disappear from the tray each year. -- posted by The_Swedish_Chef

Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:39 -0500

I originally found this recipe on a baking blog, Cookie Baker Lynn. I made one major change to the recipe; melting the chocolate and incorporating it into the batter instead of using them as chunks in the cookie. I searched here and found two recipes for these cookies each giving credit to Martha Stewart's website. Both used chunks of chocolate rather than incorporating in the batter. I think this is a significant enough change to warrant another recipe and to claim my own spin ;) These cookies are thin chewy chocolatey goodness in every bite. Prep time includes chill time. -- posted by invictus

5-Star Whoopie Pies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:17 -0500

This is a recipe I got from my mother-in-law. It is amazing! -- posted by Nurse Amanda

Yummy Cobblestone Brownies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:12 -0500

This is a great twist on the origional packaged brownie, especially if you like a hint of coconut! Taken from Taste of Home 2009. Sift some powdered sugar over the top and wrap in plastic wrap with ribbon- makes perfect gifts! -- posted by seabeewife401

Pumpkin Woopie Pie

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:40 -0500

Another one of my mother-in-law's great recipes! Great for the holidays. -- posted by Nurse Amanda

Fluffy "cut-Out" Sugar Cookies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:52 -0500

Have you ever had those sugar cookies at publix that are really fluffy and cake like? Well hear is that recipe. I think its the sour cream that makes it so fluffy. I also roll them out maybe 1/4 in thick and under cook them a little but thats probably a personal preference. They do take a little work just like any cut-out cookies but this is something that anytime I ask someone in our family what I can bring for dessert they always say this! I use my kitchen aid but before that I would use my hand blender as long as I could and then mix the last part of the flour in by hand. Hope you enjoy. -- posted by 998171