Judy's Three-Layer Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Judy's Three-Layer Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup maraschino cherry; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted; ¼ cup almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup maraschino cherry
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
¼ cup almonds, chopped

1
Line bottom and side of 9 inch loaf pan with foil.
2
Beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
3
Beat in sugar gradually.
4
Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
5
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
6
Gradually add to butter.
7
Mix until well blended.
8
(Dough will be stiff.
9
).
10
Divide dough into thirds.
11
Add cherries to 1/3 of the dough, kneading to blend.
12
Knead melted chocolate and almonds into another 1/3.
13
Press that on top the other layer.
14
Press plain dough on top.
15
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
16
Flip pan upside down, cut into 1/3's lengthwise, then slice 1/4 inch pieces.
17
Bake at 350 on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes.
18
(Dough can be stored longer and cooked in batches.
19
).

994

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Judy's Three-Layer 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.

Judy's Three-Layer Christmas Cookies

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