Quick Christmas Cookie Recipes

Instead of a big, heavy fruitcake, serve these delicious cookies. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly sprinkle pan with flour. In a bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour and walnuts; mix well. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle walnuts, pineapple, cherries and dates on top; press lightly into dough. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Makes 96 bar cookies. Whip up these fun cookies anytime you need to make cookies in a hurry. 1 (9 oz.) pkg. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine the cake mix, oats, butter and egg; beat well. Stir in the M&Ms or chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan immediately and let cool completely. These tasty cookies are sprinkled with peppermint candy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar; beat in the egg. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in peppermint candy. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie edges begin to brown. Remove from pan and let cool completely.

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