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Dutch Santa Claus Cookies
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Dutch Santa Claus Cookies

Easy and simple, with a subtle cinnamon sweetness that compliments many Christmas dishes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Additional time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 37 minutes
Author The Little by Little Home

Ingredients

  • 16 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp Crisco shortening
  • 2 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp baking soda
  • 3 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 3 1/2 cup white flour
  • 1/2 cup almond chips

Instructions

MAKE THE DOUGH

  • In a mixer, cream the butter, Crisco, brown sugar, and eggs.
  • Mix together and add the baking soda, cinnamon, and flour. Thoroughly cream.
  • Add almond chips and stir in by hand.
  • Separate the dough into 2 loaves and shape into a log shape on 2 pieces of aluminum foil. Wrap in the foil and freeze overnight.

BAKE THE COOKIES

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Slice each log into 1/4 inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Don't put cookie slices too close together.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheet for 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to completely cool.
  • Store at room temperature.