Description
These Christmas Cookie Box Delights are a festive assortment of classic holiday cookies, perfect for gifting or sharing at parties. From chewy gingerbread to buttery shortbread and chocolatey treats, each bite brings holiday magic!
Ingredients
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- Cookie Assortment Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup molasses (for gingerbread cookies)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Sprinkles, colored sugar, or icing for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices for gingerbread cookies.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough into portions for different cookie types (chocolate chip, gingerbread, shortbread, etc.).
- Mix in chocolate chips, white chocolate, nuts, or molasses as needed for each variety.
- Shape cookies and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 8–12 minutes, depending on cookie type, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or colored sugar as desired.
- Arrange cookies in gift boxes or tins for a festive presentation.
Notes
Mix and match cookie types to create a visually appealing holiday box. Store in airtight containers for up to a week. Freeze extra dough for later use!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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