Spiced Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Spiced Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups molasses; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3 teaspoons each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; 2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups chopped walnuts; 1-2/3 cups raisins; 1/4 cup chopped candied lemon peel; 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups red; green candied cherries, cut as desired

Servings: persons

2 cups molasses
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped walnuts
1-2/3 cups raisins
1/4 cup chopped candied lemon peel
1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups red
green candied cherries, cut as desired

1
In a very large bowl, beat the molasses, butter, sour cream and lemon juice until well blended. Combine the flour, brown sugar, spices, baking soda, lemon zest and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts, raisins and candied peels. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
2
Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
Combine frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cookies; decorate with cherries. Store in an airtight container.

2796

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

362

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups molasses, 1 cup butter, melted, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Christmas Cookies

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