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Amish Christmas Cookies

Published: Oct 18, 2023 · Modified: Sep 23, 2024 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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These Amish Christmas Cookies are an easy way to get in the Christmas spirit. This old fashioned Amish recipe is delicious and uses just a few ingredients!

An Amish Christmas cookie with red frosting and red sprinkles.

I am a huge fan of Amish recipes. They are always simple, family friendly recipes that never let me down. These Amish Christmas Cookies are a great way to get into the holiday spirit. They make the perfect gift for friends, family, and neighbors.

Amish Christmas cookies with green or red frosting and sprinkles on a white backbground. There is a knife with frosting on it in the background.

If you love old fashioned Amish recipes then be sure to also check out these Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies, Amish Oatmeal Cookies, and this Amish Coffee Cake (perfect for Christmas morning).

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  • 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
  • 🧈 Ingredients needed
  • 🎄Variations
  • ⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 🥡 How to store leftovers
  • 📋 Recipe FAQs
  • Amish Christmas Cookies

💭 Why you’ll love this recipe

These Amish Christmas cookies are easy to make with just a few ingredients.

🧈 Ingredients needed

The ingredients needed to make Amish Christmas Cookies.

For the cookies, you will need:

  • Butter: I used unsalted butter for the cookie dough. Salted butter has more water content than unsalted. I usually recommend using unsalted butter for cookies.
  • Shortening: You will need plain shortening, not butter flavored for this recipe.
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • All purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Cream of tartar: Cream of tartar isn’t just for snickerdoodles. The cream of tartar helps the cookies stay soft and helps them rise.
  • Vanilla extract: If possible, I recommend using pure vanilla extract in baking.
The ingredients needed to make frosting for Amish Christmas Cookies.

For the icing, you will need:

  • Butter: I used unsalted butter but you can use salted if you like a little salt in your frosting.
  • Vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar: Also called confectioner’s sugar.
  • Heavy cream: Or you can also use whole milk.

🎄Variations

You can use this cookie dough to make roll out cookies with cookie cutters. I’m not the best at decorating cookies so I made regular dough balls.

To use this dough with cookie cutters, after chilling roll the dough out on a heavily floured surface until it is about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters and bake as usual. Use extra flour to help roll the dough, if needed.

⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)

Step by step guide on how to make Amish Christmas cookies. Steps 1 through 3.

Cream together the shortening, butter, vanilla, and sugar (image 1). Next, mix in the other cookie ingredients (image 2). Mix until well incorporated (do not over mix). Chill for at least one hour.

Form cookie dough balls and place on a well greased or parchment lined baking sheet (image 3). Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Let rest for five minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step by step guide on how to make Amish Christmas cookies. Steps 4 and 5.

While the cookies are cooling, mix together the ingredients for the frosting. Beat until fluffy and well combined (image 4). Divide the frosting into different bowls for your desired colors. Stir in food coloring (image 5). I recommend starting with less then adding more until you get the desired color.

Step by step guide on how to make Amish Christmas cookies. Steps 6 and 7.

Frost each cookie (image 6). Next, add sprinkles (optional) on top (image 7).

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

  • Be sure to chill the dough. Without chilling, the cookies may spread too much.
  • Let your cookies cool completely before frosting them.

🥡 How to store leftovers

Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container. They will be good for up three days after making. If you live in a warm climate, you may want to store them in your refrigerator.

📋 Recipe FAQs

An Amish Christmas cookie with green frosting and sprinkles.
Is Amish butter good for cookies?

Yes, Amish butter has a little bit more fat than regular American butter. It will give you a richer texture and taste in your baked goods.

What is the most popular cookie at Christmas?

Decorated sugar cookies are usually very popular at Christmas.

Why are Amish baked goods so good?

The Amish use fresh ingredients and simple recipes.

What makes Amish food different?

Amish food is usually made from farm fresh ingredients. Amish recipes are simple and family friendly. They usually make large portions since many have large families to feed.

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If you tried these Amish Christmas Cookies or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Amish Christmas cookies with green or red frosting and sprinkles on a white backbground. There is a knife with frosting on it in the background.

Amish Christmas Cookies

Audrey
These Amish Christmas Cookies are an easy way to get in the Christmas spirit. This old fashioned recipe is delicious and uses just a few ingredients!
5 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 18 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Amish
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

For the cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup shortening *
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • food coloring
  • sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

For the cookies

  • Cream together the shortening, butter, vanilla, and sugar.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Next, mix in the other cookie ingredients. Mix until well incorporated (do not over mix).
    3 large eggs, 3 ½ cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • Chill for at least one hour.
  • Form cookie dough balls and place on a well greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Let rest for five minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting

  • While the cookies are cooling, mix together the ingredients for the frosting. Beat until fluffy and well combined.
    ½ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 cups powdered sugar, 4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • Divide the frosting into different bowls for your desired colors. Stir in food coloring. I recommend starting with less then adding more until you get the desired color.
    food coloring
  • Frost each cookie. Next, add sprinkles (optional) on top!
    sprinkles

Notes

Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
*I recommend plain shortening and not butter flavored shortening.
Storage:
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container. They will be good for up three days after making. If you live in a warm climate, you may want to store them in your refrigerator.
Tips:
  • Be sure to chill the dough. Without chilling, the cookies may spread too much.
  • Let your cookies cool completely before frosting them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 160IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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