Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

These cookies are a must-have for holiday cookie exchanges, neighbor gifts, or festive gatherings. Easy to make and delightful to eat, they’re sure to become a family favorite.

The BEST Christmas Cookie Recipes!

I am joining friends who are also sharing their favorite Christmas cookie recipes. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to PIN these Christmas cookie recipes so you can find them to make later@

My Cookie Exchange Tradition

8 Tips to Hosting the Perfect Cookie Exchange

For the past 15 years, I’ve hosted a cookie exchange, bringing friends and family together to share festive treats and holiday cheer. This recipe has quickly become a staple at our gathering—it’s simple enough for a busy holiday schedule yet impressive enough to make a statement on any cookie platter. Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies can be prepared ahead of time, stored for a week, or even frozen, making them ideal for cookie exchanges and holiday parties.

Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

1 box chocolate cake mix
2/3 cup chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup crushed candy canes

These pantry-friendly ingredients come together effortlessly, giving you a decadent holiday treat in no time.

Step 1: Preheat and Prep Your Workspace

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This ensures your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick to the pan, making cleanup a breeze.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, flour, vegetable oil, eggs, and peppermint extract. Stir the ingredients together until a smooth dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips to add extra fudgy texture to your cookies.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, roll the dough into uniform balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them evenly on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread slightly. Lightly flatten the balls with your hand or the bottom of a glass.

Step 4: Bake to Perfection

Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 10 minutes. They should look set on the edges but slightly soft in the center. This ensures a fudgy, chewy texture once they cool. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack.

Step 5: Crush the Candy Canes

While the cookies cool, place the candy canes in a large zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces. Aim for a mix of fine dust and small chunks to create texture.

Step 6: Melt the White Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Work quickly to avoid the chocolate seizing or cooling before use.

Step 7: Decorate the Cookies

Using a spoon, drizzle or spread a small amount of melted white chocolate onto the center of each cookie. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the white chocolate. Work in small batches to ensure the candy adheres before the chocolate sets.

Step 8: Cool and Enjoy

Let the cookies cool completely until the white chocolate hardens. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze them for up to three months. To thaw, simply leave them at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

These Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies deliver the perfect balance of rich, chocolatey goodness and refreshing peppermint crunch. They’re festive, flavorful, and easy to make ahead—perfect for holiday celebrations or a thoughtful homemade neighbor/teacher/friend gift.

Pro Tips for the Best Results

Use Fresh Ingredients: Make sure your cake mix and candy canes are fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Keep the White Chocolate Warm: Work quickly to ensure the white chocolate doesn’t harden before adding the candy cane pieces.
Customize the Topping: Try swapping crushed candy canes for festive sprinkles or a drizzle of dark chocolate for a fun twist.

Printable Recipe

Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Ingredients:
1 box chocolate cake mix
2/3 cup chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, flour, oil, eggs, and peppermint extract. Mix well. Fold in chocolate chips.
Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Crush candy canes using a rolling pin. Melt white chocolate in 20-second intervals until smooth.
Spread white chocolate on cookies and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Let set, then store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Happy Holidays!

Make these Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies part of your holiday tradition, and bring a little extra joy to the season. They’re guaranteed to be a hit at your next cookie exchange!

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We made a tradtional favorite. Spritz butter cookies dipped in chocolate with festive sprinkles.

Hot Cocoa Cookies | My Sweet Savannah

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A Few More Christmas Cookie Recipes

Here are a few more Christmas Cookie Recipes for the holidays!

• Candy Cane Frosted Swirl Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Sticks
• Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies
• Chewy Soft Gingerbread Cookies
• Holiday Dipped Oreo cookies
• Chocolate Espresso Crinkle Cookies
• Mini Christmas Shortbread Cookies
• Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
• Chewy Almond Cookies
• Holiday Blossom Cookies
• Easy Orange Milano Cookies
• Double Chocolate Bisquick Cookies
• Grandma’s Famous Sugar Cookies
• Peppermint Sugar Cookies
• Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

What’s YOUR Favorite Cookie to Make?

Let us know in the comments!

xoxo

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Chewy Soft Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

Welcome, dear readers! If you’re here from Tammy at Pink Peppermint Designs, aren’t her iced oatmeal cookies so good? I can’t wait to make them! I’m so glad you stopped by! Grab a warm cup of hot cocoa and join me for this virtual cookie exchange. Be sure to pin these ideas to make later!! I’m thrilled to share my recipe for Chewy Soft Christmas Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for your holiday cookie exchanges. This delightful recipe yields a whopping 6 dozen cookies, but fear not, you can easily halve it for a more manageable 3 dozen. Plus, if you’re like me, you can make the dough ahead and freeze half for later. Let’s dive into the deliciousness!

These Chewy Gingerbread Cookies Stay Soft for Days!

One of the things I adore about this recipe is that it produces cookies that stay soft for days. There’s nothing worse than baking a batch of cookies only to have them turn rock-hard the next day. These gingerbread cookies, however, boast a crisp exterior and a wonderfully soft interior that remains delectable long after they come out of the oven.

Ingredients for the BEST Chewy Gingerbread Christmas Cookies:

• 1.5 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1.5 cups light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup molasses
• 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Begin by mixing the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
2. Add molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. Incorporate the eggs, beating well to ensure a smooth consistency.
4. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, 2 cups at a time, until everything is evenly combined.
6. Roll the dough into a ball and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight for best results.

Baking the Perfect Gingerbread Cookies:

When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Using a scoop, form rounds and roll them into balls. For an extra touch, you can roll them in sugar before placing them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are puffed up, edges are firm, and the center is still soft. Once out of the oven, let them sit for 3 minutes before transferring them to a baking sheet. If you’re feeling extra festive, a drizzle of icing can add that perfect finishing touch.

Why Sift Dry Ingredients:

Sifting the dry ingredients might seem like an extra step, but it’s a crucial one. It helps break up any lumps, ensuring an even distribution of leavening agents and spices throughout the dough. This results in a more consistent flavor and texture in every bite.

Can You Freeze Chewy Gingerbread Dough?

Life can get busy, especially during the holiday season. That’s why I love making the dough ahead of time and freezing half. Simply wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container in the freezer. When you’re ready to bake, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and you’ll have fresh, homemade cookies in no time.

Printable Chewy Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

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Chew Soft Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

Chew Soft Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

Course cookie, Dessert

Cuisine dessert, low-carb dessert, keto dessert, thanksgiving dessert

Keyword Christmas Cookies, Cookie Exchange Cookies, gingerbread cookie, holiday cookie recipe, no chill cookie recipe

Prep Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes minutes

Servings 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1.5 cups light brown sugar
• 2/3 cups molasses
• 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon 1.2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Begin by mixing the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
• Add molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
• Incorporate the eggs, beating well to ensure a smooth consistency.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, 2 cups at a time, until everything is evenly combined.
• Roll the dough into a ball and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight for best results.
• When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Using a scoop, form rounds and roll them into balls. For an extra touch, you can roll them in sugar before placing them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are puffed up, edges are firm, and the center is still soft.
• Once out of the oven, let them sit for 3 minutes before transferring them to a baking sheet. If you're feeling extra festive, a drizzle of icing can add that perfect finishing touch.

Cookie Exchanges Made Easy:

Now, if you’re part of the cookie exchange tradition, you know the joy it brings. I’ve been hosting cookie exchanges for 10 years, and it’s a festive gathering that warms both hearts and ovens. If you’re curious about hosting your own exchange, check out my article where I share tips and tricks to make it a seamless and enjoyable experience — The Best Cookie Exchange Hosting Tips.

Joining a Virtual Cookie Exchange:

In the spirit of spreading joy and delicious treats, I’m excited to participate in a virtual cookie exchange with friends. As part of the cookie hop, the next stop is Ashley at Modern Glam with her tempting Candy Cane White Chocolate Cookies.

The Best Cookie Exchange Recipes

Tatertots and Jello: Chewy Soft Christmas Gingerbread Cookies | Modern Glam: Candy Cane Cookies With White Chocolate Kisse| | The Handmade Home: Easy Cake Mix Cookies | DIY Beautify: White Shiplap Gingerbread Cottage | Inspiration for Moms: Christmas Monster Cookies | My Sweet Savannah: Bourbon Molasses Gingersnaps | Paint Me Pink: Cranberry Orange Cookies with White Chocolate | She Gave it a Go: Festive Christmas: 3-Step Iced Sugar Cookies | Craftberry Bush: Handpainted Snow Globe Christmas Cookies | Pink Peppermint Design: Delicious Iced Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

More Cookie Exchange Recipes

Here are a few other yummy cookies that I’ve shared over the years that are so great for cookie exchanges!

• Chewy Almond Cookies 
• Pecan Caramel Turtles 
• Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bark
• Double Chocolate Frosted Cookies 
• Grandma’s Famous Sugar Cookies 
• Holiday Blossom Cookies 
• Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies 
• Mini Shortbread Cookies 
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks 
• Graham Cracker Toffee
• Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies 
• Homemade Sea Salt Caramels
• Peppermint Brownie Cake Pops
• Grinch Truffles
• Orange Milano Dipped Cookies

Happy baking and happy holidays!

xoxo

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Nothing brightens a person’s day like a handmade gift. A small gesture like homemade cookies with a personalized gift tag is a thoughtful way to say — happy birthday! or congratulations! or just thinking of you. Cook up a batch of your favorite cookies and deliver them to the special people in your life!

I used paper from my new Jen Hadfield Along the Way line! My newest line is full of warm, sweet images and pretty colors. I used a lemon paper from the line. You could even make lemon cookies to go along with the paper. How cute would that be?? I have a pack of pre-made tags that make gift giving so much easier.

It’s super easy to make this Cookie Gift Idea!

Start with a cute gift bag

I got my kraft paper bakery bags from amazon. I love the fold down feature that keeps your baked goods fresh. And the little window is cute so your friend can see the treats inside!

Kraft Paper Bakery Bag 

Make paper gift tags

I used paper from my new Along the Way line. You can get the line online through Pebbles in My Pocket.

Along The Way Tags

And I have a pack of pre-made tags in my Along The Way line. They are SO cute and all ready to go!

These pre-made tags come with five different patterns and they are SO cute. Sweet florals, sayings, a bike and the girl images in this line are so adorable!

Add Paper behind the tag

I added a piece of colorful paper behind the tag to really make it POP! I tied it all together with some bakers twine.

Bake some cookies

Bake up your favorite cookies! Ella and I made some and delivered them on our bikes. It was so fun!

Wrap flowers in scrapbook paper

You can also make grocery store flowers special by wrapping the bouquets in paper! All you need is one piece of scrapbook paper. You wrap it into a cone shape and fasten the edges with strong adhesive tape or you can staple the edges too! Just keep the flowers in the plastic they came in inside of the cone so the paper doesn’t get wet.

If you need some cookie recipes, here are a few recipes that we love to make:

Grandma’s Famous Sugar Cookie Recipe

Lemon Sugar Cookies

The Best Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe 

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies 

You can get my new Along The Way line online at Pebbles In My Pocket! 

Have a Beautiful Day! 

xoxo

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Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookies 

A light and fluffy chocolate chip cookie WITHOUT brown sugar. This is a great recipe to pin and save for when you are out of brown sugar or your brown sugar is hard and unusable. It’s also light and fluffy and has a cake-like consistency. 

Light and fluffy chocolate chip cookies. You know when you stumble on a great recipe? Sometimes it happens by accident. My daughter wanted to make chocolate chip cookies the other night. It was very late, but I thought it sounded fun. So we checked to make sure we had all of the ingredients and found out that we were missing a couple of key ingredients – brown sugar and baking soda. It was too late to head to the store, so we improvised. Usually when this happens it can spell disaster. But in this case it turned out that we created a cookie that was unlike anything we had made previously.

Chocolate Chip Cookies are a very personal thing. People have their favorite recipes and ways of making them. You might love your cookie soft and chewy. I have a friend who overbakes her cookies so that they are crunchy and she can snap them in half and dip them in milk. I personally love a fluffy cookie that is not hard. This chocolate chip cookie is so light and fluffy – it kind of reminds me of a cake recipe. I think the reason is that there is no brown sugar in the recipe so the cookie is very airy. Also, we were out of baking soda and we googled how to make a cookie without baking soda and found out that you can substitute baking soda for baking powder. That might also be why the cookies turned out so light and fluffy.

I made these cookies twice more to make sure the recipe wasn’t a fluke. Each time the cookies came out light and fluffy. They don’t flatten out when you bake them, so they are very round also.

Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookies 

They now are my favorite chocolate chip cookie. If you try them, let me know what you think!

Here is the recipe for Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookies:

And the next time you want to make cookies and you are out of brown sugar, or your brown sugar is hard and unusable – remember this recipe!

Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Here are a couple of other cookie recipes we love:

Chocolate Covered Oreo Animal Cookies

Grandma’s Famous Sugar Cookies

Peppermint Sugar Cookies

What is YOUR favorite cookie to bake??

Have a DELICIOUS Day! 

xoxo

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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Sticks Recipe

I love baking all kinds of breads and treats, but cookies are one of my favorites. Especially Christmas cookies! I love coming up with new cookie recipes that we can add to our plates of goodies. These chocolate chip cookie sticks are my latest culinary experiment, and they were an epic success!

Aren’t they festive with those cute sprinkles on top? And they are so very tasty. I sampled a piece of one right out of the oven, and even plain they are fantastic. But drizzle on some chocolate and add a few sprinkles, and they are downright amazing!

Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Sticks Recipe

Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Sticks Recipe

For more wonderful Christmas Cookie recipes, check out these posts:

Caramel Filled Bon Bons / Andes Peppermint Oreo Cookies / Gumdrop Cookies

Hope you enjoy this recipe, and thank so much for having me Jen!!

XOXOXO -Kara

Thanks Kara!!

Those cookie sticks are so adorable!

Kara is such a super person. Here are a couple more ideas: 

Easy Christmas Tree Banner

Paper Circle Punched Christmas Trees 

You can follow Creations by Kara: 

Creations by Kara on Pinterest: 

Creations by Kara on Instagram:

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When it comes to the holiday’s, I’m all about nostalgia. I always gravitate towards things that bring back warm memories of fun times as a kid. I think it’s because the holidays seemed so magical as a kid & I am always trying to bring a little bit of that spark back. So I have made it my mission to comb through grandma’s recipe book & re-create & share all of the best recipes that made our holidays so special through the years. This year one of those recipes I decided to make, these Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies.

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

They are so easy to make, no chill time required, which is always a plus when you want a cookie now- not tomorrow. I know I’m not the only one that doesn’t want to wait for the cookies, right? I love these cookies because they look so pretty, which makes them perfect for those holiday parties or giving away as neighbor gifts.

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
30 large marshmallows – cut in half
*Frosting
2 cups confectioners sugar
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter – melted & cooled
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
holiday sprinkles – opt.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & set aside
Cream shortening & sugar until fluffy
Add in egg & vanilla – beat thoroughly
Add in dry ingredients followed by milk & beat well until smooth
Drop a teaspoon size ball of dough onto a lined cookie sheet
Bake for 8 minutes
Remove from oven & place a half a marshmallow (cut side down) on each cookie
Return to oven & bake 2 additional minutes
Cool completely before adding frosting & sprinkles

*Frosting
Place confectioners sugar in a bowl, whisk in butter & cocoa powder.
Add milk & vanilla & whisk well
Spoon onto the tops of cookies
Add sprinkles before frosting hardens

Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

These really are just so pretty & taste so good! They are every bit as enjoyable as I remember & it makes me so happy to have grandma’s recipe book. I love having them & I can’t wait to give them to our friends.

Thank you so much for spending time with me today. I love being here & getting to know you all!

If you enjoyed these Christmas cookies, be sure to stop by Kleinworth & Co. where you can find a bunch of great holiday recipes & crafts & free printables. Hope to see you soon!

Thank you Gina! Those cookies look so good. I want to make them for my annual cookie exchange!

Here are a few of my favorite ideas from Kleinworth & Co:

Buffalo Check Holiday Tags

Chocolate Dipped Snowflake Candy Canes

Peppermint Mocha Brownies 

Follow along with Gina at Kleinworth & Co. for yummy ideas!  

Kleinworth & Co. on Pinterest 

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I am excited to be here today on Jen’s blog. Her blog is my go to place for creative and inspiring ideas. I’m Leigh Anne and you can find me and everything pretty and delicious over at Your Homebased Mom.

I’m excited to share a yummy, simple recipe with you today that deserves a place of honor on any cookie plates you may be putting together this holiday season. Your friends and neighbors will love you and they won’t be able to stop talking about these lovely little pillows of almond goodness.

I love almond flavoring and especially love it in my cookies. My very favorite sugar cookie of all times has almond extract in it. Another one of my favorite almond is recipes is this Almond Torte. I can’t ever quite get enough of it.

Today’s recipe for chewy almond cookies is about as easy as a cookie recipe can get – only three ingredients. The recipe uses almond paste which can be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store, sugar and eggs. That’s yet.

Place the almond paste and sugar in your food processor and process until it is all broken up and then add in your eggs and pulse until it comes together and is smooth.

You will need a pastry bag and a large round tip, about 3/4 inch in diameter. Fill your bag with your mixture and then pipe out about 1 inch rounds onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.

You will end up with little points on your cookies, just dab your finger into some water and smooth off the top of the cookie.

Bake at 300 for about 15 minutes, rotate pan around halfway through the baking process. Bake just until the edges begin to turn golden brown.

Let them cool and remove from the parchment paper. The only thing left to do is take a bite and enjoy the soft , chewy almond goodness.

Chewy Almond Cookies

Ingredients:

1 7 oz. tube or box of almond paste

1 C granulated sugar

2 egg whites, at room temperature

Pastry bag with a 3/4″ round tip

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

Pulse almond paste and sugar together in food processor until broken up.

Add in egg whites and pulse until smooth and mixture has come together.

Put mixture into pastry bag with the tip in it.

Pipe rounds onto baking sheet (1″ wide)

Dip finger in water and smooth down the top of the cookie

Bake for 15 minutes or until cookie is golden brown around the edges. Rotate baking sheet half way through baking.

Yield: 2-3 dozen

For more pretty & delicious I hope you’ll visit me at my blog, Your Homebased Mom. You can also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Snapchat (where I am homebasedmom)

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Thanks Leigh Anne! Those do look like such yummy cookies! I love finding new Christmas recipes to try every year. Leigh Anne has amazing recipes on her blog. Here are a few I’m just dying to try:

Her Peppermint Eggnog Punch looks like a great party drink to serve up over the holidays!

And these Mint Dipped Double Chocolate Cookies look like another holiday favorite to try!

And you’ve got to try her 30 Minute Rolls! Yum!

Visit Your Homebased Mom and

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all through the holidays with awesome tutorials, recipes, decorating ideas and more from some amazing blogs!

xoxo

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• 2 bags of chocolate chips (one milk, one semi-sweet)
• Small bag of flour
• Small bag of sugar
• Small bag of brown sugar
• (optional) Small bag of salt
• (optional) Small container of vanilla
• Small box of baking soda
• 1 gallon cookie jar (I found mine at WalMart)
• Cookie scoop (Walmart)

Print the free printables (below) on cardstock, trim.

 

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I have a little more time to make a treat and show appreciation to neighbors and friends. I am “LUCKY” to know some great people.  Here is a simple way to thank friends who have made a difference in my life and in my kids’ lives.

Today I’m sharing both a delicious sugar cookie recipe (and icing recipe) — and a free St. Patrick’s Day printable for your friends, neighbors and loved ones!

Inspired by this quote,

A Friend is a treasure, more precious than Gold. For love shared is priceless, and never grows old. -Unknown

 I’ve put together this fun gift idea. These sugar cookies are a favorite.  The charger plates were on sale at Michaels for less than $2.

 

And here are the recipes!

Amy Dott’s Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe

2 cups of butter

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

(Tip: If you do not want the cookie shapes you cut out to puff up and lose their shape, leave the soda out)

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

¼ teaspoon salt

6 cups of flour or until the dough pulls away from the edges

Crème together.

Sometimes I roll the dough our after spraying pam on the counter top and cut out whatever cookie cutter shape I want to or, if I am in a hurry, I just use a cookie scoop.

Bake at 370 degrees 8-10 minutes

Amy Dott’s Cream Cheese Frosting

1 cup butter

1 package of cream cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla

add powdered sugar until you have the consistency you want.

And here are the printables!

Just right-click this link or the image below and choose “save as” to download the printable PDF (it’s a big one). As always, it’s for personal use only.

 Top o’ the day to ya!

xoxo

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This time we tried the Holiday Blossom Cookies! We had such a great time making these cookies, and I love the twist on the tried-and-true “blossom” cookies.

Not only are they fun to make, but they’re perfect to make with kids. Kids love to put their personal stamp on cookies, and the fun of decorating the cookies before they’re “kissed” is perfect for that!

Here’s the recipe, but you can visit Betty Crocker’s original recipe to check out all the details!

Holiday Blossom Cookies (based on Betty Crocker’s recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix (or any Betty Crocker cookie mix) and ingredients listed on mix label
• 2 tablespoons colored sugar (from the baking aisle – usually near the cookie sprinkles)
• 36 Hershey’s® Kisses® Brand chocolates, (any variety) unwrapped

Directions

• Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, make dough according to mix directions. (Assign the youngest assistant to unwrap the kisses … and not eat too many.)
• (This step is the most fun for the kids!) Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls; roll in colored sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Allow cookies to cool slightly so they’re still soft but not so hot that the kiss melts. Press one kiss in the center of each cookie; slightly flatten cookie as you press. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store cookies in tightly covered container.
• Enjoy!

Note: as you can tell from the pictures, we tried a few different mixes — and we didn’t have a favorite. We liked all of the different variations — you might want to try a few different kinds of cookies, too!

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Want a quick overview? Check out this video:

For more awesome cookie recipes that are fun to make with kids, check out Betty Crocker’s “Christmas Cookies with Kids” recipes and get ready to #GetYourBettyOn!

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xoxo

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Betty Crocker via Burst Media. The opinions and text are all mine. See my disclosures.

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