Christmas Ribbon Cookies II
Submitted by frick on November 14, 2011 at 9:03 pm

This slice and bake color is in three tiers of color and flavor, and it's easy to vary the flavors.

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped candied cherries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 ounce milk chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons poppy seeds, optional

Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture.

Divide dough into 3 parts. Mix the chocolate and nuts into one part and press evenly into the bottom of a waxed paper lined 9x5" loaf pan. Set pan in freezer for a few minutes or until firm. Stir the cherries into the second dough third and press evenly into pan over the chocolate layer. Put back in freezer until second layer is firm. Add poppy seeds to the remaining dough and press evenly over the cherry layer. Cover pan and chill in the refrigerator until firm.

Remove dough from loaf pan and cut into thin slices (about 1/8 inch). Bake about 10 minutes at 375ºF. Watch closely because they can burn fast, but they should be starting to color around the edges.
Notes: These cookies should be crispy when completely cool. If they are not, they may be sliced too thick, not baked long enough or oven is too hot. Leave some space between them on the cookie sheets--they grow quite a bit. I make my slices across the short side of the loaf (side to side) and then cut that in half for two medium-size cookies.

comments

Submitted by buttercup on Tue, 2011-11-15 22:35.
I love these cookies. I have been making them for years (2006) from the old bc. I can't believe it's that time of year already. Happy Holidays.

Submitted by Vernetta on Mon, 2011-11-28 23:02.
What other flavors have bakers used? They sound tasty and easy to make with my grandkids, but I don't know if they would like the cherry layer.

Submitted by KIDPIZZA on Wed, 2011-11-30 13:50.
VERNATTA: Good morning. Vernatta, I have never made this recipe. I can only provide you with some ideas for your consideration.
TRY: Preserves like Rasberry (SEEDLESS) Orange Marmelade, Apple pie filling (In a can).
Just some thoughts for you. Enjoy the rest of the day young lady.
~KIDPIZZA.

Submitted by tywoodman on Sun, 2011-12-11 14:35.
I have never tried this recipe either, but I bet you could put the crushed peppermint chips instead of the cherries. most kids like peppermint!! 🙂

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