Holiday Package Cookies

Holiday Package Cookies
105 min.
36
245kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season! Our Holiday Package Cookies are not just a dessert; they are a festive experience that will bring joy to your gatherings. Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie that reveals a surprise of rich, chocolate mint goodness nestled inside. These cookies are not only visually appealing, resembling beautifully wrapped gifts, but they also offer a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a preparation time of just 105 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 36 cookies that are sure to impress family and friends alike. The combination of all-purpose flour, butter, and shortening creates a tender texture, while the unwrapped chocolate mints add a burst of minty sweetness that perfectly complements the cookie's richness. Plus, the fun of decorating each cookie with icing to resemble ribbons and bows makes this a perfect activity for kids and adults alike!

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, looking for a unique gift, or simply craving a sweet treat, these Holiday Package Cookies are the ideal choice. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the holiday baking begin! Your loved ones will be delighted by these charming cookies that are as delicious as they are festive.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 36  chocolate rectangular
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, shortening and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
  2. Heat oven to 400° F.
  3. Roll half of dough into 13x9-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface.
  4. Place mints on dough, forming 6 uniform rows of
  5. Roll remaining dough into 13x9-inch rectangle on floured waxed paper.
  6. Place over mint-covered dough.
  7. Cut dough between mints with pastry wheel or knife; press edges of each “package” with fingers or fork to seal.
  8. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light brown.
  10. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Decorate tops of each package with icings to form ribbon and bow.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein3.32%
Fat52.17%
Carbs44.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.77
Glycemic Load
15.25
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9186956348788%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:244.59kcal
12.23%
Fat:15.18g
23.35%
Saturated Fat:6.91g
43.2%
Carbohydrates:29.14g
9.71%
Net Carbohydrates:27.36g
9.95%
Sugar:19.99g
22.21%
Cholesterol:4.55mg
1.52%
Sodium:64.22mg
2.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:18.48mg
6.16%
Protein:2.17g
4.34%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.91%
Copper:0.17mg
8.73%
Magnesium:33.82mg
8.46%
Fiber:1.77g
7.1%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.93%
Iron:1.21mg
6.75%
Selenium:4.14µg
5.91%
Phosphorus:56.11mg
5.61%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.01%
Folate:17.33µg
4.33%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.51%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.31%
Vitamin K:3.31µg
3.15%
Potassium:93.64mg
2.68%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.42%
Vitamin A:119.37IU
2.39%
Calcium:16.28mg
1.63%