# Christmas cookies
Which Christmas cookies are most popular in Colorado?
Best cookies by state, according to Google TrendsPhoto byGoogleBy Brittany Anas / NewsBreak Denver. (Denver, Colo) We’re not sure if Google Analytics got our weather forecast searches mixed up with our baking queries, but apparently, the most popular Christmas cookies in Colorado are “Snowball Cookies.”
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4 Local Cookie Recipes For The Holidays
Is it even Christmas without cookies? In my opinion, the two go hand in hand. Growing up, we would always spend a Saturday before the holiday making plenty of cookie varieties, enough to munch on the entire month. Here are four holiday cookies, rooted in Pennsylvania, sweet and delicious:
A Blast from the Past: Oreo Cheesecake Cookies, a Delicious Holiday Treat
Last year, I shared one of the cookie recipes I use when I make holiday treats for my neighbors here in Lancaster, PA. Every year, as Christmas approaches, we walk around the neighborhood to drop off cookies to our good friends.
Magic Cookie Bars 🪄
I love the holidays. Everyone is cheerful and on best behavior, I love all the bright lights and decorations, it's hard to not get into the spirit with all the hustle and bustle going on around you. Every year at this time my mom would make magic cookie bars for us kids. Something about this recipe brings back a sense of nostalgia, our days were simpler, the excitement of the holidays was in full force and really all we had to do was be kids. Not going to lie there are plenty of days, I wish I could just be a kid again.
The History of How Christmas Cookies Have Become a Treasured Holiday Traditions
The joy of making Christmas cookiesPhoto byAnna Shvets (Pexels) Have you ever wondered why everyone is baking Christmas cookies?. The history of Christmas cookies can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Trade routes between the East and West opened, bringing spices and exotic fruits to those who had never known such delight. They were pretty expensive and reserved just for special occasions. The German monks are often credited with making the first weihnachtsplätzchen, a sweet bread using the new spices and fruits to celebrate the religious seasons. Today, weihnachtsplätzchen is a broadly used name for German Christmas biscuits or cookies.
The Joy Of Baking Cookies at Christmas
Baking Away During Christmas TimePhoto byIgnacio R - unsplash. Baking cookies at Christmas is a beloved tradition for many families. The warm, comforting smells of sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla wafting through the air bring a sense of nostalgia and joy to the holiday season.
Peppermint Brownie Cake-Pops 🍥
Hold the polar express... have we got a recipe for you! This is a fun and easy recipe that the whole family can help with. The brownies have a delicious and chewy inside with a great crunch on the outside from the candy canes. These cake pops are festive and scream holiday. These cake pops are so sinful, and are so pretty, they would look fabulous on a dessert table or on your holiday buffet. In fact I bet even Santa would love to see these sitting under the tree on Christmas Eve.
Festive Christmas Wreath Cookies⛄
Looking for a quick and easy cookie to make and bring to an upcoming school or holiday event? This is your cookie. Not only is it super tasty, kids go crazy for them, clean is easy and it's made with cereal so it can't be that bad for you! Did I mention that these are crazy easy to make?!?!
Crispy Buckeyes - Peanut Butter Balls
I love the texture that Rice Krispies bring to these peanut butter balls. I'll never go back to just plain peanut butter balls, the Krispies level up this no bake treat into something special. This recipe is my daughters favorite and if I'm to be honest I make these year round for her. My mom use to make these for me as a child and I love that I can share these memories with my family. I like to mix it up a bit and use dark chocolate but semi sweet or milk chocolate also work great.
Nana's - Old Fashion Rum Balls 👵
Yes these are straight out of my nana's recipe box. You know the kind I'm talking about. The wooden recipe box that is literally overstuffed with your nana's delicious recipes, her lovely cursive writing covering the pieces off folder paper and index cards. Of course nana knew all of her recipes by heart but by the grace of the food god's she has written every single one down with helpful tips and tricks. Now it's been handed down to me and I know exactly where to start! Nana's no bake Old Fashion Rum Balls and yes you can absolutely taste the rum so don't skimp on the rum you want a good brand.
The CRACKLE effect! How to make an Antique Fireplace Christmas Sugar Cookie
Roll your sugar cookie dough Paint raw dough with white gel Food color {we use AmeriColor, linked in our comments below from Amazon) Bake and VOILA! Instant antique, crackle wood or stone effect. For the fire, layer red, orange and yellow icing, then using your Cookie Scribe, go to town swirling the colors together. Lost a bit of one color? Add a dot more like you see I did in the video. It is so much fun and setting it on a black icing background will help the fire POP! It’s a great activity for when it’s cold out or on Christmas Day.
Dad’s - Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies ❤️
These were my dad's favorite cookies. The man loved a good molasses ginger cookie. As a kid this was not the first cookie I would reach for, but as an adult that's all changed. These are the first cookies I turn to for any type of baking, especially during the holidays. Mostly because they are beyond delicious but also because they remind me of my dad and I miss him greatly.
Peanut Butter Cookies - Diabetic and Keto Friendly
My Father in Law loves peanut butter and during the holidays he misses out on a lot of Holiday sweets due to his diabetes. So I like to surprise him with alternatives to his old favorite treats that are both delicious and healthy! These cookies have a nice chewy bite and best part is you can indulge in more than one without overloading on sugar! To be exact these cookies, are completely sugar free and have 4 grams of carbs (mostly fiber-Bonus!). In addition, these this peanut butter cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy free!
Italian Cookie Recipe- Perfect for the Holidays
Anginetti 1 Cup Butter 3/4 Cup Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla (Not pictured in this recipe 1 tsp Lemon Extract) 3 Cups Flour 3 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1 Egg Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla(or lemon) Add flour, baking powder, salt, and egg Bake at 350 for 15 Minutes Icing Mix Confectionar's Sugar with water or milk until thick Dip and top with sprinkles In this recipe, I opted for melted chocolate Music:How it's Supposed to Feel(Instrumental)-NEFFEX
Holiday Peanut Butter Fudge - Microwave Friendly
Simple Holiday Peanut Butter FudgePhoto byR.Gerner/Canva. The holidays are a crazy time of the year. The hustle and bustle of shopping, holiday events, work and family get togethers and the outpouring of money gets very overwhelming. If I was to be honest, I'm much less stressed and much more content when the holidays are behind us and I can focus on everyday life.