All Time Favorite Christmas Cookies Recipes

First up is Christmas Cookie Slices. To make the dark mixture, mix together 3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup of shortening and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar. Add 2 eggs, followed by 1 cup each of ground raisins and nuts. Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. For the light mixture, mix together 2 cups of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of shortening and 3/4 cup of sugar. Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in 1/4 cup of chopped candied cherries. Roll both mixtures out into rectangles, place the light mixture on top of the dark mixture, and roll them up into a log. Slice the log into cookies, and bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Next up are Christmas Cookie Wreaths. Cream together 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then add 2 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 3 1/2 cups of sifted flour. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 4 teaspoons of sweet cream, until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of chopped raisins. Form the dough into wreath shapes, and bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

These Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for the holiday season, and are sure to become favorites in your household as well!