Christmas Cookie Recs

[niq]

Dad is visiting this weekend and we're hosting him, his GF, and most of my ILs to decorate our Christmas tree. W is in charge of savory snacks, but I promised to make 2 or 3 different kinds of cookies or other sweets for people to eat. Food Network has "12 days of cookies" but there are 84 total recipes so it's just sensory overload right now. Do you have a favorite Christmastime cookie recipe you like to make?

And, go.

[georgeharrison]

I'm making ginger snaps right now. I don't prefer them, but James likes them.

[picksthemusic]

Russian Tea Cakes (aka Mexican Wedding cookies)
Why? They're a classic, easy to make, and a hit. They have nuts, though, so check for allergies.

Hershey's Peanut Butter Kisses
Again, easy to make, a hit, and classic.

[hallows]

Red velvet with white chocolate or pumpkin spice are my favorites

[karebear219]

I make ones with Ritz cracker peanut butter sandwiches and melted almond bark coated. So delicious so easy.

[Deleted]

I've made several of the 12 days of Christmas. I can tell you that I personally really liked Alton's peppermint wheels, found them super addictive, but H thought they were just ok: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chocolate-peppermint-pinwheel-cookies-recipe2/index.html

I would say make Gingersnaps (haven't tried it, but I always trust Alton): www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/ginger-snaps-recipe2/index.html

And then pb cookies to cover 3 flavor types.

[niq]

I like the crinkles too, ginger snaps seem like a good bet, so I think I need one more ... maybe something with fruit or jam? Thumbprint cookies are pretty easy and will do in a pinch but maybe there's something better out there.

I always get nervous about the ones with crushed candy cane or pepperment. Sometimes they get a little to close to tasting like toothpaste.

[Deleted]

The Alton spirals don't because it also has a chocolate layer. You could also just leave out the candy cane and use just the extract.

Thumbprints are tasty! That's a classic holiday one my mom would make.

Spritz are delicious but you need a cookie press.

[niq]

Nov 27, 2012 15:13:54 GMT -5 @ksta said:

Spritz are delicious but you need a cookie press.

Yeah I love eating & making spritz, but that's probably more work given there will be other stuff involved.

I guess thumbprints will make a fine backup. Maybe I can find some bright green apple jelly .

[jennlin]

you're getting 80 recipes here, too.

[tacocat]

I love making red velvet crinkles. So easy and so good!

[hallows]

If you're looking for something special and haven't made carmelitas, I highly recommend them.