Christmas Cookie Gems Recipe

Name: Christmas Cookie Gems
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup shortening; ¾ cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup sour cream; ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts or ¾ cup pecans; ⅓ cup seedless strawberry jam or ⅓ cup raspberry jam

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter
¼ cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup finely chopped walnuts or ¾ cup pecans
⅓ cup seedless strawberry jam or ⅓ cup raspberry jam

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in egg and vanilla.
3
Combine the flour salt, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternatively with sour cream, beating after each addition on a low speed.
4
Shape into 10 1 1/4 inch balls, roll in nuts.
5
Place 2 in apart on greased baking sheets.
6
Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8 to 1/2 in deep indentation in the center of each ball.
7
FIll with jam.
8
Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
9
Remove to wire racks to cool.

785

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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: ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cookie Gems 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 Gems

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