Super Chunky Christmas Cookies Recipe 455

SUPER CHUNKY COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

SUPER-CHUNKY COOKIES

Steps:

• 2 cups assorted mix-ins (such as holiday M&Ms, toffee bits, shredded coconut, peanut butter chips and/or white chocolate chunks)
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, eggs and vanilla until combined. Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until just incorporated, then stir in the chocolate chips and assorted mix-ins.
• Drop tablespoonfuls of dough about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets; smooth the tops with damp fingers. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until puffed and set, about 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

SUPER-CHUNKY CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 stick butter with a mixer until fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the Super-Chunky Christmas Cookie mix (see Cook's Note) and mix until well combined. Scoop big round cookies (about 2 heaping tablespoons each) onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until set, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on a rack.

CHUNKY HALLOWEEN CANDY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
• Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. Mix gradually into the butter mixture. Beat in vanilla extract until mixed. Fold in candy a little at a time.
• Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto 2 baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden, about 10 minutes.

SUPER CHUNKY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease two baking sheets.
• Mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, toffee bits and pecans.
• Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 1 1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and cool completely on wire racks.

SUPER CHUNKY TRAIL MIX COOKIES (WHITE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Stir in flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda until well blended. Stir in candies, peanuts and raisins.
• On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart; flatten slightly with bottom of drinking glass.
• Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely; store tightly covered.

SOFT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients until fully absorbed. Cover dough, and chill for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a clean floured surface, roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
• Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are barely brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

CHUNKY BREAKFAST COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and egg yolk. In another bowl, mix oats, flours, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. To reheat, microwave each cookie on high for 15-20 seconds or just until warmed. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked cookies in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, place dough portions 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.