56 Festive Christmas in July Cookies

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56 Festive Christmas in July Cookies2/56 Festive Meringue Christmas Trees 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Festive Meringue Christmas Trees Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings about 26 meringues Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for the perfect treat to get you into the Christmas spirit. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3/56 Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min

They’re just as delicious as they are beautiful

Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They’re just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia For more delicious ideas, check out these Christmas in July dinner recipes. 4/56 Rosemary Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 15 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These treats are a tradition on our Christmas cookie platter. Because the scent of rosemary and the shape of its leaves remind me of pine needles, I cut these using a Christmas-tree cookie

Feel free to use any shape cutter of your choice

cutter. Feel free to use any shape cutter of your choice. These are fragile, so handle the dough and baked cookies carefully. —Amy Bartlett, Depew, New York Celebrate with Hallmark’s Christmas in July movie marathon. 5/56 Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies bring back fond memories of my mom. They were her favorite, and she always made a batch when she knew company was coming. —Jacquie McTaggart, Independence, Iowa 6/56 Buttery Spritz Cookies 54 Reviews Test

This is hands-down the best spritz cookie recipe ever

Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings about 7-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tender spritz cookie recipe is quite eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it’s fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. This is hands-down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. —Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois 7/56 Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At my annual holiday

When I entered this treat at our local fair, it won a

party, these cookies are a big hit with everyone, especially when I mix festive food coloring or crushed candy canes into the filling. —Amy Martin, Vancouver, Washington Pair your cookies with some savory Christmas in July appetizers. 8/56 Scottish Shortbread 81 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Scottish Shortbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother, who is of Scottish heritage, passed this shortbread recipe, along with other favorite recipes, on to me. When I entered this treat at our local fair, it won a

red ribbon

red ribbon. —Rose Mabee, Selkirk, Manitoba 9/56 Chocolate Meringue Stars 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These light, delicate chocolate meringue cookies sure make for merry munching. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the kids away before they’re on the cookie tray. —Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado 10/56 Cherry Christmas Slices 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 11 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brilliant red and green candied cherries add

extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights

extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is that this recipe’s easy to mix up ahead of time. In fact, I’ve often made the dough in November and kept it in the freezer until I needed it in December! —Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota 11/56 Gingerbread Teddy Bears 3 Reviews Gingerbread Teddy Bears Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 cookies Go to Recipe 12/56 Rosettes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosette Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From

Dipping the edges into icing helps defines the beautiful pattern

the Recipe Creator: These traditional deep-fried favorites are crisp and delicious with a delicate, lacy look. Dipping the edges into icing helps defines the beautiful pattern. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas 13/56 Dipped Cherry Cookies 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dipped Cherry Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a keeper. We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the

I still enjoy them today

recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania 14/56 Frosted Chocolate Delights 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Before we five kids headed off to school each day, Mom took our requests for that day’s dinner. I usually asked her to make these cookies for dessert, and she would rarely disappoint. I still enjoy them today. —Patricia Ramczyk, Appleton, Wisconsin 15/56 Jelly Sandwich Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jelly Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 dozen

Your favorite raisin filling is excellent here, too

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To create the stained glass effect of these cookies, I sandwich jelly between two layers of basic dough. Your favorite raisin filling is excellent here, too. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah 16/56 Sweet and Salty Chocolate Reindeer 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet and Salty Chocolate Reindeer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can enlist little hands to help position the antlers, eyes and noses on these adorable, crisp reindeer cookies. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas 17/56 Whipped Cream Krumkake

Our hometown has a rich Norwegian culture

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Whipped Cream Krumkake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our hometown has a rich Norwegian culture. That heritage is evident during our annual Nordic Fest, where this classic krumkake recipe is king. Here’s your introduction to the timeless treat. —Imelda Nesteby, Decorah, Iowa 18/56 Oatmeal S’more Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal S’more Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t count how

many times I have made these cookies—they are our favorites

many times I have made these cookies—they are our favorites. I love to bake all kinds of goodies with my two daughters, and my husband loves to sample the treats. —Carmen Rae, New Haven, Indiana 19/56 White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab of jewel-toned jam will satisfy even the most

discriminating sweet tooth

discriminating sweet tooth. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario 20/56 Secret Kiss Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a recipe that’s literally sealed with a “kiss.” This cookie’s bound to tickle any sweet tooth. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana 21/56 Chipotle Crackle Cookies 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my

family loves them

family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my hands in confectioners’ sugar for easier handling. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois 22/56 Linzer Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Linzer Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the results are sweet! They really help to make the holidays feel special. —Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin 23/56

Sometimes, I’ll top each with a pecan half

Chocolate Mallow Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Mallow Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 40 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cocoa, marshmallows and ready-made frosting transform the basic dough into these delightful treats. Sometimes, I’ll top each with a pecan half. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah 24/56 Whipped Shortbread Cookies 225 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Whipped Shortbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly

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