Grandpa's White Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandpa's White Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar replacement; 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts coarsely chopped; 1 cup cranberries, dried sweetened; 1 cup white chocolate good-quality, chopped; 1 cup white chocolate melting discs for decorating (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar replacement
3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts coarsely chopped
1 cup cranberries, dried sweetened
1 cup white chocolate good-quality, chopped
1 cup white chocolate melting discs for decorating (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
With mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add brown sugar.
4
Turn mixer to low and slowly add flour.
5
Add baking soda, salt, vanilla and eggs.
6
Return mixer to medium-high speed and mix 1 to 2 minutes, until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
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(Do not overmix.)
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Stir in remaining ingredients by hand.
9
Cover and chill 1 hour.
10
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
11
Bake in preheated oven 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
12
Remove from oven and let cool completely.
13
If desired, melt white chocolate discs in microwave on low power in 30-second intervals.
14
Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate or drizzle lightly with a fork over cooled cookies.
15
Allow chocolate to set completely before storing.
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Note: To bake as a bar cookie, spread prepared dough in 15-by-10-inch jellyroll pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
17
After pan cookie is cooled, drizzle with optional melted white chocolate and let set.
18
Cut into squares of desired size.

1692

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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: 1 cup butter room temperature, 3/4 cup granulated sugar replacement, 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed, 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Grandpa's White 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.

Grandpa's White Christmas Cookies

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