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Christmas Slice & Bake Cookies

Crisp and Chewy Christmas Slice & Bake Cookies to Share

Make delightful Christmas Slice & Bake Cookies with rich vanilla and chocolate dough, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Chocolate Dough
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
For Rolling the Logs
  • to taste sprinkles or crushed peppermint

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing well. Gradually add all-purpose flour until just combined.
  3. Divide the dough into two portions. Fold in walnuts, cranberries, and chocolate into one half, then fold in candy cane chocolate into the second half.
  4. Shape each portion into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly set; cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the logs for up to 3 months.

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