French Christmas Cookies
These French Christmas cookies are one of the yummiest, easy kids Christmas cookies recipes I've seen in a long time. They are cute and tasty and fun to make. Bake them with your kids today!
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you loved making our French Christmas Cookies, we have a few more festive recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds this holiday season!
One option is to try making traditional Gingerbread Cookies. These spiced treats are a Christmas classic and are perfect for decorating with icing and sprinkles. Plus, they fill your home with the warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger as they bake.
Another fun recipe to try is Peppermint Bark. This sweet and minty treat is a simple no-bake dessert that is perfect for gift-giving or enjoying as a festive snack. Simply melt chocolate, mix in crushed candy canes, and spread the mixture on a baking sheet to set before breaking it into pieces.
If you're looking for a more intricate project, consider making Linzer Cookies. These jam-filled cookies are a beautiful addition to any holiday cookie platter, with their delicate lattice tops and sweet raspberry or apricot filling. They take a bit more time and effort to make, but the end result is definitely worth it.
We hope these recipe suggestions inspire you to keep spreading holiday cheer through delicious homemade treats. Happy baking!
Cooking Time12 min
Ingredients
- 40 graham cracker singles (2 packs)
- 12 ounces mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups finely chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup half-and-half (or 1/2 cup each milk and cream)
- FOR FROSTING:
- 12 ounces (1 package) chocolate chips
- 12 ounces (1 package) butterscotch chips
- 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the grahams in your processor and process in short bursts until they are crushed similar to the texture of medium-fine chopped nuts. Pour into a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in processor.
- Add to crumbs and mix. You can use a mixer on low speed.
- Add cream, nuts and chips and mix.
- Fill baking mini-cups 2/3 full.
- Bake on a cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes, just until set. Do not overbake.
Frosting:
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a saucepan over low heat (or in microwave on 50% power) with the peanut butter.
- Stir to blend well.
- Use to frost cookies.
