First Day Of My Cookie Candy Marathon Chilled Doughs Recipe

Kick off your holiday baking with this mega-recipe! This recipe focuses on the make-ahead magic of chilled cookie doughs – perfect for stress-free holiday baking. Prepare these delicious doughs on day one, then decorate and bake on days two and three. The result? A dazzling assortment of gourmet cookies perfect for gifting (I usually make 12-15 boxes!) and enjoying yourself. Get ready for chocolate snowflakes, creamy cream cheese frills, delicate crescents, and nutty pecan tassies!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 240 mins
Calories 1244.2 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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How to Make First Day Of My Cookie Candy Marathon Chilled Doughs

  1. **Chocolate Snowflake Cookies:**
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
  9. Place balls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. **Cream Cheese Frills:**
  12. In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  13. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup rolled oats. Mix well.
  14. Add 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, and mix until smooth.
  15. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  16. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  17. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness.
  18. Cut into 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter.
  19. Place about ½ teaspoon apricot preserves in the center of each circle.
  20. Moisten the edge of the circle with water.
  21. Fold over and press edges to seal.
  22. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  23. **Crescents:**
  24. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter.
  25. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating well.
  26. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until combined.
  27. Add 2-4 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until dough comes together.
  28. Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans.
  29. Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
  30. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  31. Break off heaping teaspoonfuls of dough and shape into 2-inch crescents.
  32. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  33. Bake for 17-18 minutes.
  34. Dust with powdered sugar after cooling.
  35. **Pecan Tassies:**
  36. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 6 tablespoons plus ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cutting the butter and cream cheese into the flour until crumbly.
  37. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
  38. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  39. Press dough into miniature tart pans.
  40. **Filling:** In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup chopped pecans, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
  41. Fill tart shells ¾ full.
  42. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

241g

Fat

174g

Carbs

42g