Noel Cookie Gems Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in enough flour to form a smooth dough., Preheat oven to 350°. Place coconut in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and water. Shape cookie dough into 1-in. balls; dip tops in egg mixture, then in coconut, pressing slightly to adhere. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, coconut side up., Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill with preserves., Bake 15-18 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, dust tops with confectioner's sugar.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Mix well. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8- to 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Cream butter and sugar. Mix in the egg and extract.
• In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture.
• Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.
• Drop by teaspoons on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden in colour. Cool slightly before removing to a wire cooling rack.