Christmas Cookie recipe thread please join in!

[binny]

OK here is the thread to post your favourite Christmas cookie recipes on!

I will post more when I get back in a bit.

I look forward to hearing all your yummy ideas!

 

[disney4us2002]

Okay, well not to brag (yeah, right) but this recipe won 1st place in our county fair this year!

Honey Sand Balls (similar to Mexican wedding cakes)

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp honey
2 cups flour
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
sifted powdered sugar

In a large mixing bowl beat together
butter, the ½ cup powdered sugar, and
honey. Add flour, walnuts, vanilla,
and salt; mix thoroughly, using hands
if necessary. Shape into 1-inch balls.
Place 1 ½ inches apart on a greased
cookie sheet.
Bake in a 325* oven for 14-16 minutes
or till the cookies are barely tinged with
brown.
While cookies are still warm, roll in
powdered sugar. Cool. Roll cookies
in powdered sugar again. Makes 48.

 

[MinnyGranny62]

ughhhh my printer is out of ink. Have to wait until tomorrow to get directions to bake cookies. Will also find mine on sugar cookies.

 

[eeyore kelly]

These are all bar cookies. I usually make them all and make several trays for including all the cookies family and bring them to family parties.

Belgian Christmas Cookies
"Wonderful buttery bar cookie!" Original recipe yield: 5 dozen.
INGREDIENTS:
· 2/3 cup butter
· 1 teaspoon almond extract
· 1 cup packed brown sugar
· 2 eggs
· 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· 2 teaspoons red decorator sugar
· 2 teaspoons green decorator sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cream butter with extract; add brown sugar gradually, creaming until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; add in thirds to creamed mixture, mixing until blended after each addition. Turn into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan and spread evenly to edges.
4. Sprinkle a mixture of almonds and cinnamon over batter, then sprinkle with a mixture of red and green sugars.
5. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.

Festive Fruit Squares
"These squares add a little something special to your Christmas plate with the taste of orange and walnuts. Also almond extract with orange juice adds another special touch. You must try these to appreciate the taste." Original recipe yield: 36 squares.
INGREDIENTS:
· 2/3 cup mixed candied fruit
· 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
· 1/2 cup butter
· 1/2 cup white sugar
· 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
· 1 egg
· 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
· 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
· 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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· 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
· 3 tablespoons butter
· 2 tablespoons orange juice

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch square pan.
2. In a small bowl, toss together the glaceed fruit and 1/4 cup of flour just enough to coat the fruit. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in the orange juice concentrate, then the egg, and almond extract. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the flour coated fruit and the walnuts.
3. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared 9x9 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bars start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from the oven and cool before frosting.
4. To make the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, and orange juice in a small bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled bars , then cut into squares.

Highland Toffee
"Sweet and chewy oatmeal base covered in a layer of chocolate and nuts. Irresistible." Original recipe yield: 18 servings.
INGREDIENTS:
· 1/3 cup vegetable oil
· 2 cups quick cooking oats
· 1/2 cup light brown sugar
· 1/4 cup light corn syrup
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
· 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
· 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan.
2. In a large bowl, stir together vegetable oil and oats. Mix in brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Press mixture into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
4. Cut into 4 large squares to remove from pan. Cover with melted chocolate, and sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow the chocolate to cool, and then cut each square into 9 pieces.

Peppermint Bars
"Christmas bar cookie. Dough is similar to sugar cookie with peppermint added. Topped with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes." Original recipe yield: 2 dozen.
INGREDIENTS:
· 1 cup butter
· 1 cup white sugar
· 1 egg
· 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
· 5 drops red food coloring
· 2 cups all-purpose flour
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 2/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candy canes
· 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
· 1/3 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candy canes

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. Cream butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in egg, peppermint extract and food coloring. Add flour and salt till well blended. Stir in 2/3 cup finely crushed candy.
3. Spread evenly into greased pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm.
4. After removing from oven, immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cover with a cookie sheet for 1 minute or until melted. Spread chocolate evenly and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coarsely chopped candy. Cool completely before cutting. NOTE: You can substitute plain chocolate bars. You'll need 10 - 5/8 oz. bars.

Caramel Shortbread Squares
"These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake." Original recipe yield: 1 9x9 inch pan.
INGREDIENTS:
· 2/3 cup butter, softened
· 1/4 cup white sugar
· 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
· 1/2 cup butter
· 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
· 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
· 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
· 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1 1/4 cup flour until evenly crumbly. Press into 9" square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
3. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.
4. Melt chocolate and pour over caramel layer. Cover the layer completely. Chill. Cut into squares (about 48 - small because it is rich).

 

[Shugardrawers]

Shuggies World Famous Sugar Cookies:

3 cups flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup UNsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 T milk (I use buttermilk but regular works fine too)

Cream together butter, sugar, egg and milk. Sift dry ingredients together and then blend with creamed mixture. Instead of flour for rolling them out I use 1/2 flour and 1/2 powdered sugar on my cloth. I roll mine out real thick but thinner produces a crispier cookie and I like them real soft. Bake at 375 for 8 to 11 min (I bake mine for 9 min and 30 seconds). Brush tops with a little milk IMMEDIATELY after they come out of the oven and sprinkle with sugar. Let cool a bit on the pan as they will be very soft and break if too warm. You can ice them if you prefer after they cool completely.

Try not to handle the dough too much. The more you roll and reroll, the less soft and flaky they will be.

 

[Beth76]

This is going to be my FAVORITE thread!!!!

DATE BALLS

1 stick of butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 lb chopped dates
---cook on stove until mushy

1 cup pecans
2 cup rice krispies
---add to above

Cool slightly, roll into balls and roll in powdered sugar



HELLO DOLLIES

1 stick margarine
1 c graham cracker crumbs
1 c shredded coconut
6 oz butterscotch chips
6 oz chocolate chips
1 can Eagle Brand Milk

Melt margaine in 13x9 inch pan in oven. Add graham crumbs to make a crust. Then add other ingredients in layers. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

 

[Meriweather]

Cookies are my forte!!

I'll keep adding more. These are my family's favorites to start with.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Nancy's Chocolate Whoppers

Recipe By :Nancy VE
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup flour
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces walnuts -- chopped
4 ounces pecans -- coarsely chopped

Oven rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil.
Microwave both chocolates and butter in a medium bowl on high for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat at 30 seconds intervals until chocolate and butter have melted and mixture is smooth. (Or melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth). Let cool slightly.
In another bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and baking powder until lighter in color and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in chocolate mixture (which may still be quite warm). Add flour and beat just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop about 2 tablespoonfuls batter per cookie, spacing about 2" apart (dough is gooey).
Don't flatten tops.
Bake 9-11 minutes, no longer. Surface will be dry, shiny and cracked, but inside will be soft.
Slide foil off cookie sheet onto countertop. Cool cookies on foil, or remove to a wire rack to cool.

Description:
"Honorable mention winner in Seattle Times chocolate chip cookie
contest."


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Stir and Drop Sugar Cookies

Recipe By :Nancy
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 eggs
2/3 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Beat eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar together.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. (Dough will be soft).
Drop by teaspoons 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press cookies flat with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove immediately from cookie sheets.


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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

Recipe By :Lynn
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine -- softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
10 ounces maraschino cherries
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

In a large bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
In a bowl beat together margarine and sugar on low speed of mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Beat until well blended.
Shape dough into 1" balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press down center of dough with thumb.
Drain cherries, reserving liquid. Place a cherry in center of each cookie.
In a small saucepan combine chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk. Heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons reserved cherry juice.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry. (Frosting may be thinned with more cherry juice).
Bake 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack. Cool.


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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies

Recipe By :Mrs. Fields Cookie Book
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Topping
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cookies
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter -- softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon for topping. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.
In a large bowl blend sugars with an electric mixer set on medium speed.
Add butter, and mix to form a grainy paste. Scrape sides of bowl, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture and blend at low speed just until blended. Do not overmix.
Shape dough into 1" balls and roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar topping.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets, 2 " apart.
Bake for 18-20 minutes. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.


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Damsel's Famous Gingersnaps

Recipe By amsel in dis Dress
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup shortening -- or lard
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups flour

Combine ingredients in order given. * Do not use butter or margarine!
Roll dough into balls the size of a walnut. Dip one side in sugar.
Place dough balls, sugar side up, on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes at 375F.


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Christmas Stockings

Recipe By :Grandma Hazel
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter -- softened
1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
For surprises
9 candied cherries -- quartered
1/4 cup broken walnuts
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Mix well shortening, sugar, flavorings, food coloring. Blend in flour and salt. If dough seems too dry, add a few drops of cream. Chill one hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
In the palm of hand, pat 1 level tablespoon dough into oblong, about 3 x 1-1/2" lengthwise.
Down center place surprises - 2 choc pieces, 1 quarter of cherry, 2 pieces nuts. (I recall that she always places the chocolate in the "toe" of the stocking.)
Mold dough around surprises into roll 3 inches long.
Place on ungreased baking sheet, turning end of roll for foot of stocking.
Bake 10 to 12 min. Cool.
Frost tops & toes with confectioners sugar icing.

 

[MinnieM3]

Thanks Binny! You're a sweetie!

This is the BEST and EASIEST fudge ever!

3 6oz. packages of semi-sweet choc. morsels
1 1 4oz. can Eagle Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
dash of salt
1/2 cup of chopped nuts.

In heavy suacepan, over low heat, melt morsels with Eagle Milk. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Spread evenly into wax paper lined 8 inch square pan. Chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto plate or cutting board. Peel off paper and cut into small suqares. Store loosely covered at room temp. (Note: this is very rich fudge. we store in fridge.)

COCONUT MACAROONS

2 7 oz. packages flaked coconut
1 14oz. Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and a half teaspoons almond extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine coconut, Eagle Milk and extracts. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto generously greased baking sheets. Garnish with fruit or nuts if desired. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Store loosely covered at room temp. NOTE: We put a cherry in the center of each. We have found that even 10 minutes is often not enough time in the oven.

I'm searching for my "Santa's Whiskers" recipe!!

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

This is my grandma's recipe and my fave cookie that I make every Christmas

Christmas Rock Cookies (makes about 5 dozen)

1 cup butter
1/2 cup candied cherries or mixed fruit for fruit cakes
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons of hot water
1 pound of raisins
1 pound nuts (I usually use walnuts)
1 pound dates
1 tablespoon cloves
pinch salt
3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and blend well.
Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water.
Add to creamed mixture.
Mix raisins,nuts, dates, cloves, salt, flour
and the cinnamon together
Then add candied cherries.
Add this mixture to the creamed mixture.
Drop by teaspoons full on cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes

 

[binny]

YUM! these all look so good~


Here is a super easy one.


spread peanut butter between two Ritz crackers and then dip in melted white or milk chocolate! then sprinkle with red or green sprinkles.

Couldnt be easier or yummier!

 

[gemjoy]

YUM! these all look so good~


Here is a super easy one.


spread peanut butter between two Ritz crackers and then dip in melted white or milk chocolate! then sprinkle with red or green sprinkles.

Couldnt be easier or yummier!

I'm curious... do you dip the entire thing into chocolate??? or just one half? Sounds like a cute recipe for kids!!!! Also - does the cracker stay crisp? Thanks!!

 

[binny]

you dip the whole thing, I like to use tongs or 2 forks for the dipping, and yes the crackers stay crisp. These taste just like Reeses Peanut Butter cups

Ive used white chocolate or almond bark but prefer the milk chocolate myself Although the white does look nicer with sprinkles.

 

[gemjoy]

Thanks Binny!!!!

 

[hercamore]

Such yummy recipes.

Binny, how long do those cracker cookies stay fresh do you suppose?

herc

 

[CajunDixie]

I was just thinking about digging out the cookie cutters for this recipe. This is MILs recipe and she wasn't much for detailed instructions.

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

2/3 c shortening
3/4 c white sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Cream together the first 6 ingredients. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Divide dough in half, wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut with cutters. Bake in a 375º oven for 6-8 minutes.


Here's an easy fudge recipe

Million Dollar Fudge

4 c sugar
12-14 marshmallows
1/2 c butter
1 can evaporated milk

Place the above ingredients in a large heavy pan. Cook on low until marshmallows melt. Then cook on Med-Low and bring to a boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add the following ingredients

1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 large Hershey Bar
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 c chopped nuts

Stir until all chocolate melts and starts to harden. Pour into buttered cookie sheet. Let set until solid.

I usually set it outside for a quick set in cold weather. Then cut and store in the fridge.


I once had a cooke that was made by a Danish lady that looked like a 3 cornered hat. All I can remember she said about it was something about having almond paste in it possibly. Does anyone have a clue what this cookie may have been? Maybe a Napoleon Hat??

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Yum, I will have to go hunt through my recipes when I get home tonight.

 

[Kim&Chris]

CHERRY CHOCOLATE BLOSSOMS

1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry liquid
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 drops red food color
2 ½ cups All Purpose or unbleached Flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
48 Hershey kisses

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, almond extract and food color; blend well.

2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in cherries. If necessary for easier handling, cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on
un-greased cookie sheets. (I use parchment paper!)

4. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately top each cookie with a Hershey Kiss; press down firmly. Remove from cookie sheet.

MAKES 4 DOZEN COOKIES.

NOTES:
You can use almond kisses to add a crunch if desired.
You can dust the cookies with cocoa powder after adding the kiss.

 

[trip]

YUM! these all look so good~
Here is a super easy one.
spread peanut butter between two Ritz crackers and then dip in melted white or milk chocolate! then sprinkle with red or green sprinkles.

Couldnt be easier or yummier!

I have an even easier way to do this. Buy the peanut butter ritz bits. Dunk in the melted almond bark (Choc or White). Sprinkle. Makes cute bit size treats.

 

[princess momma]

Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 sticks butter
1 C. oil
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 t. cococut flavoring
1 t. butter flavoring
2 t. vanilla
3 1/2 C. flour
1 t. cream of tartar
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 C. quick soda
1 C. crispy rice cereal
1 C. flaked coconut
1 C. chocolate chips

Cream margarine, sugar, egg, and oil. Add flavorings. Stir cream of tartar, salt, and baking soda into flour. Add to creamed mixture, then add all other dry ingredients. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet by teaspoonfull. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes.

 

[mommytotwo]

Snowball Cookies-
1 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Sugar, powdered; sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 c Flour; sifted
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3/4 c Pecans, chopped
Red and green edible sprikles


Cream butter in large bowl.
Add sugar, cream until light.

Stir in vanilla.

Sift flour and salt; mix in.

Stir in nuts.

Shape into balls.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350.

In two bowls, add in a cup of powedered sugar along with a tablespoon of sprinkles in each bowl. Roll cookies in powdered sugar and sprinkle mixture straight out of oven. Roll again when cool.

Makes about 36 cookies