Filled Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Filled Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup milk; 2 eggs; 3 1/2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon real vanilla; omit nutmeg and vanilla; sub with 1 tsp. lemon extract; and 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon real vanilla
omit nutmeg and vanilla
sub with 1 tsp. lemon extract
and 1/2 tsp lemon zest

1
Cream first two ingredients.
2
Add milk, eggs and mix.
3
Add to well mixed dry ingredients.
4
Add nutmeg and vanilla.
5
Refrigerate one hour or more.
6
Roll out 1/4 of the chilled dough.
7
Cut out half the rounds using a biscuit cutter.
8
Place whole rounds on a cookie sheet.
9
Add two teaspoons of filling.
10
Use a donut cutter to make rounds with a hole.
11
Top cookie with these so filling can peek through.
12
Crimp/seal edges with finger tips or fork.
13
Bake 400 F for 8-10 minutes.
14
Cookies shouuld be pale while bottoms are golden brown.
15
Fillings I prefer: Mincemeat, date filling, jellies, jams, cherry pie filling.

667

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 1/3 cup milk, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Filled Christmas Cookies 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.

Filled Christmas Cookies

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