Christmas Cookie Coins Recipe

Name: Christmas Cookie Coins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 ½ cups flour; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon peppermint extract; 10 drops liquid green food coloring; 4 ounces red nonpareils; 4 ounces green nonpareils

Servings: persons

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
10 drops liquid green food coloring
4 ounces red nonpareils
4 ounces green nonpareils

1
Beat butter, baking soda, salt, sugar and eggs in a large bowl with a mixer on medium until creamy.
2
On low speed, beat in 2 cups of flour until just blended.
3
Remove 1 1/2 C dough to a medium bowl; stir in vanilla and cocoa until no white streaks remain.
4
Stir peppermint extract and remaining 1/2 cup flour into plain dough.
5
Add about 10 drops of food color.
6
Beat until no white streaks remain.
7
Cover doughs and refrigerate 30 minutes, until firm.
8
Roll chocolate dough into fat log.
9
Divide into quarters.
10
Working with 1 portion at a time (wrap and refrigerate rest) roll into 3/4-inch-thick rope.
11
Spread red nonpareils on a sheet of wax paper.
12
Roll rope into nonpareils to coat; wrap rope in foil.
13
Repeat with remaining chocolate dough, then the green dough and green nonpareils.
14
Place ropes on a cookie sheet; refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice neatly.
15
Heat oven to 350F Have ungreased baking sheets ready.
16
Slice 1 rope at a time into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
17
Place 1 inch apart and bake 8-10 minutes until done.
18
Remove to wire racks to cool.

869

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cookie Coins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Cookie Coins

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