Recipes

[Carol1229]

Shugary Sweets and I knew this was the one.

I've never had Keebler's "Jingles" cookies but the way Aimee described them, they sounded just like what I was looking for. What really intrigued me was the mixture of nutmeg and anise extract. That's one combination I never would have thought to use.

The dough comes together quickly-I used a little all-purpose flour on one of my flexible cutting boards to form the dough into a log-I made mine 2-2 1/2 inches in diameter. A tight wrap in plastic wrap and into the refrigerator it went to spend the night. When I make refrigerator cookies such as these, I place the wrapped dough log in a cardboard tube from a roll of paper towels that's slit open before putting it in the refrigerator. The cardboard forms a "cradle" for the dough and keeps the round shape as it's chilling~works like a charm.

A quick slice the next day, a sprinkle of "Christmas sugar" and into the oven they went.

What a wonderful cookie this is. The nutmeg flavor stands out~you can't really taste the anise extract , it adds a little something in the background that marries so nicely with the nutmeg.......a "hmmmmm what IS that?" flavor.

This cookie fit the bill-it's the PERFECT side kick to a nice cup of tea. It added just the touch I wanted to my holiday cookie assortment.

Thanks so much Aimee for sharing this cookie recipe-it's a winner in my book!


Carol


HOMEMADE JINGLES COOKIES
(Source: Aimee @ Shugary Sweets)

1 c. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. pure anise extract
Red/green sugar crystal sprinkles

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar on medium speed of electric mixer until well combined. Beat in anise extract.

Combine flour, salt and nutmeg; beat into butter mixture. Dough will be crumbly. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Lay the dough on a piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log shape. Wrap tightly; refrigerate until well chilled.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper.

Unwrap the cookie dough log and slice it into 1/4" thick slices. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with red/green sugar.

Bake @ 350 degrees oven for 13-15 minutes or until cookies are set. Let sit on the cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes; remove to a wire rack and cool completely.

Store in air-tight container. Makes 2 1/2-3 dozen.