Noel Cookies Recipe

These festive Noel Cookies are a Christmas tradition, loved by all! A treasured family recipe, possibly dating back to Robin Hood's era (we're not entirely sure!), these cookies are perfect for baking ahead and freezing. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible combination of chocolate chips, coconut, and cherries will make them disappear in a flash! Get ready for a taste of Christmas magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 128.6 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Noel Cookies

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How to Make Noel Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened 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. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, and ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries.
  7. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

31g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Noel Cookies?

Noel Cookies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Noel Cookies?

Noel Cookies has approximately 128.6 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Noel Cookies?

The key ingredients for Noel Cookies are Butter, Sugar, Egg, Almond Extract, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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