Christmas Ornament Cookies

Here’s one last cookie recipe from my Amish neighbors. Just the other day they were kind enough to have a few of these in their annual Christmas cookie can to Ollie.
Christmas Ornament Cookies 
Ingredients: 
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp [...]

Mrs G’s Butter Spritz

Since Ollie gave credit to Mom for the Russian Tea Balls, he’ll give credit for the Spritz to Mrs G. Honestly…..this woman would slave over her oven for weeks to make enough cookies to feed her huge extended family.
Many a Christmas I would skip presents long enough to eat a few of her cookies.
(Best eaten [...]

Mom’s Russian Tea Balls

Ollie’s Mom used to make these cookies every Christmas.
I’m pretty sure the recipe actually came from my cousin’s Grandmother, but I’m giving credit to Mom for this one.
Mom’s Russian Tea Balls
Ingredients:
1 cup softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup finely chopped walnut
1 tsp black walnut [...]

Santa’s Little Kisses

December the 1st. Christmas is rolling towards us like a light in a tunnel.
One more day of cookie recipes, then were back on the main meals.
Santa’s Little Kisses 
Ingredients: 
1 cup softened butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
1 2/3 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 bag Hershey Chocolate Kisses
Directions: 
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
In a separate bowl, [...]

Ollie’s Walnut Cookies

If you a lucky enough to have a black walnut tree in your yard, you know the terrific, warm taste that these nuts can give to cakes and cookies.
If you don’t have the luxury of having a tree or cannot afford to buy them, substitute regular walnuts and a tsp of Black Walnut Extract.
 Ollies Walnut [...]

An Amish Christmas

Here is a cookie recipe from the Old Order Amish. It is traditionally made to share with family and friends as well.
Amish Christmas Cookies 
Ingredients: 
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light molasses
1 egg, beaten
4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Directions: 
In a large mixing bowl cream butter and [...]

Cherry Snow Drops

Tasty little rolled cookies to set off your cookie plate.
Ollies Cherry Snow Drops 
Ingredients: 
1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/4 cup quick rolled oats
30 maraschino cherries
Directions: 
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed, add sugar and vanilla until creamy.
In a separate [...]

Gingerbread Cookies

A Christmas favorite amongst Ollie’s kid’s. Wrap in clear wrap for a stocking surprise.
Gingerbread Cookies 
Ingredients:
7 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
2/3 cup water
Directions: 
In a large bowl, mix first 7 ingredients. Set [...]

Original Toll House Cookies

Digging through Mom’s old recipe can, I found part of an old Nestle’s package taped to an index card. It appears to be from the late 50’s/early 60’s.
Nestle’s Original Toll House Cookies 
Ingredients: 
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup softened butter or shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 [...]

Santa Krisps

Here is a nice treat for your Christmas cookie plate.
Santa Krisps
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large egg yolks, unbeaten
1 cup pecans, ground
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Directions:
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream together [...]