Recipe: Christmas Sugar Cookies

On Monday our Facebook fans were asked to vote for the recipe they’d prefer out of three options. ‘Tis the season for Christmas baking, so the options this month focused on some sweet holiday treats:

  1. Christmas Cake
  2. Susan’s Christmas Buckeyes
  3. Christmas Sugar Cookies

And the winner is…Christmas Sugar Cookies! Something simple and perfect for gift-giving or bringing to family gatherings.

Here is the cookie recipe, taken from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Georgia Varozza:

Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe - Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook

You can find the recipe for Christmas Cake in the same cookbook (The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook), and the recipe for Susan’s Christmas Buckeyes in The Amish Family Cookbook by Jerry & Tina Eicher.

Will you be baking some cookies in the next couple of weeks? How do you like to decorate them?

 

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6 Responses to “Recipe: Christmas Sugar Cookies”

  1. I never have luck with cookies. They burn every time. My oven must be too hot. I have better luck with buckeyes. I have my own recipe and everyone loves them. Haven’t made any for years. I’ve been trying to do less at Christmas time
    I’m usually so busy at Christmas it’s gone before I know it.
    Merry Christmas
    Shirley

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    Amber Stokes Reply:

    The state of the oven can certainly complicate things! I had a tough time in recent years making cookies in the oven at my grandparents’ house. That’s great that you found a treat that works well, though! Buckeyes sound quite interesting and yummy.

    I’m glad you’re taking time to enjoy the Christmas season. Hope it’s a wonderful holiday for you and yours!

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    Shirley Chapel Reply:

    Hope your holiday is all that you want it to be and more. It’s coming quickly isn’t it ?
    Shirley

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  2. Hi Amber. I’ve found what looks to be like a nice recipe for slow cooker hot chocolate. I haven’t tried it yet but my daughter would like to make it for Christmas day. Looks easy enough to make.
    1and a half cups of heavy cream.
    1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
    6 cups milk
    1 tsp of vanilla
    2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

    In slow cooker , stir together heavy cream, milk, vanilla and chocolate chips.
    Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Stir again before serving. Top with your favorite fixings and enjoy! Refridgerate any leftovers.
    This recipe comes from krogers
    If anyone tries this please let me know if you liked it..

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    Amber Stokes Reply:

    That sounds delicious, Shirley! Thank you for sharing. Do you know how many servings that makes?

    Hope your daughter (and the rest of the family) loves how it turns out. A cup of homemade hot chocolate and a good book sounds like a great way to spend a winter evening. :)

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    Shirley Chapel Reply:

    The recipe for hot chocolate serves 12 one cup servings. Enjoy!
    Shirley

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