Are you doing Christmas Cookie Baking this year? I probably won’t do much because since my husband is a pastor we end up getting lots for gifts. However, I did want to share my very favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe with you in case you are baking up a storm. These are quick, easy and DELICIOUS!
Scandinavian Almond Bars
Makes 4 Dozen
1 3/4 C. All Purpose Flour
2 t. Baking Powder
1/4 t. Salt
1/2 C. Butter
1 C. Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 t. Almond Extract
Milk
1/2 C Sliced Almonds
Almond Icing:
Stir together 1 C. sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 t. almod extract and enough milk (3-4 t.) to make icing of drizzling consistency.
Stir together four, bakign powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl beat butter until softened. Add sugar and beat tll fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Add flour mixure and beat till well mixed.
Divide dough into fourths. Form each into a 12″ roll. Place two rolls 4-5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten till 3 inches wide. Repeat with remaining rolls.
Brush flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1″ strips. Cool. Drizzle with Almond Icing.
Please share your favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe in the comments area for other to enjoy!
Everybody has these. They are very rich but my all time favorite.
HELLO DOLLIES or MAGIC COOKIE BARS
Everyone has this recipe!
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1-1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1-1/3 cups Coconut
1 cup Chocolate chips
1 cup chopped Pecans
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
Mix butter and graham cracker crumbs in medium bowl. Press onto bottom of greased foil-lined 13×9-inch baking pan.Sprinkle with coconut, chocolate chunks and nuts. Pour condensed milk over top.Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Lift foil out when cool and cut.
Comment by Lynne's somewhat invented life — December 7, 2007 @ 1:26 am