Classic Cup Christmas Cookies

Vegetarian
Classic Cup Christmas Cookies
45 min.
24
195kcal

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Get ready to elevate your holiday baking with our Classic Cup Christmas Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of the season. These vibrant cookies are not only visually appealing but also packed with festive flavors that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Imagine the sweet combination of dried cherries and crunchy pistachios, all brought together with a hint of zesty orange—perfect for sharing with family and friends during your holiday gatherings.

Baking these cookies is a joy in itself, as you cream together the rich unsalted butter and powdered sugar, creating a smooth and luscious dough. Each slice of the rolled log releases a burst of color and flavor, making them as fun to make as they are to eat. Once baked to a golden perfection, a drizzle of melted vanilla-flavored coating adds a delightful finish, making these cookies a true showstopper.

With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this vegetarian-friendly recipe yields 24 cookies—ideal for holiday cookie swaps or as a sweet addition to your dessert table. Plus, at only 195 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt! So gather your loved ones in the kitchen, roll up your sleeves, and let’s bake some classic Christmas cheer together!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar 
  • 1.5 cups cherries dried
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange extract 
  • teaspoons orange zest 
  • 0.5 cup pistachios chopped
  • cup butter unsalted
  • ounces vanilla confectioners' coating melted flavored

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar.
  2. Add egg, orange extract, and orange zest; mix until smooth. Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Then, stir in the dried cherries and chopped pistachios.
  3. Roll dough into a 10 inch long log about 2 1/2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic or wax paper, and freeze for 2 hours. If dough is too difficult to form a log, refrigerate for 1 hour first.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
  5. Cut roll into 1/2 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on the cookie sheet 1 to 2 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack. Use melted candy coating to drizzle a striped pattern on the cookies when they are completely cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories195kcal
Protein5.55%
Fat44.1%
Carbs50.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.71
Glycemic Load
6.63
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.453043486761%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:194.87kcal
9.74%
Fat:9.13g
14.04%
Saturated Fat:5.08g
31.73%
Carbohydrates:23.45g
7.82%
Net Carbohydrates:22.12g
8.04%
Sugar:12.1g
13.44%
Cholesterol:27.16mg
9.05%
Sodium:41.03mg
1.78%
Alcohol:1.63g
100%
Alcohol %:4.46%
100%
Protein:2.58g
5.17%
Vitamin A:527.24IU
10.54%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.76%
Selenium:4.86µg
6.94%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.14%
Folate:24µg
6%
Fiber:1.33g
5.32%
Iron:0.85mg
4.72%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.69%
Phosphorus:38.77mg
3.88%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.77%
Calcium:35.28mg
3.53%
Copper:0.06mg
2.86%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.04%
Magnesium:6.82mg
1.7%
Potassium:51.52mg
1.47%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.19%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.18%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.06%
Source:Allrecipes