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From Walkerton, Ontario, Janice Poechman sent in the recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies with a scrumptious filling. "I helped my sister make these in high school when she needed a project in her home economics class," jots Janice. "She got an A+!"
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 90 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Christmas Sandwich Cremes in Country Woman November/December 1998, p40
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Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2012 by 4Huskers
I have made these for the last 2 Christmas's and they are so good and it's true, they do just melt in your mouth. They are so cute and everyone just loves them!
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2012 by actlawr1
These melt in your mouth cookies have been one of my family's favorites for many years.They dissapear off the cookie platter faster than any others.I often make a double batch and freeze them.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by juicyfruit007
These are very good. The cookie recipe does not call for any salt or sugar (other than the sugar the cut-out cookie is coated in), so the cookies are rather bland and rich. I would add a bit of salt, and be sure to coat them thoroughly in sugar! The sweetness of the frosting eaten along with it helps too. Also, these cookies are more fragile than some, so don't cut them too thin or they won't hold up when frosting. I used them as lollipop type cookies-on-a-stick, being sure to cut them fairly thick, and they were great.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by ABiggie
These are my very favorite cookies. My sister and I made several batches with leaf-shaped cookie cutters for my wedding reception (fall theme). Everyone loved them. I had several requests for the recipe. They also freeze extremely well which is really handy when you need a large amount for an event.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by rebertsch
Very simple recipe to make and uses so few ingredients. I have made these cookies for 35 years ever since I found it in an old Swedish cookbook. They are always the first cookie asked for at family affairs and the first cookie gone. They are called the Swedish Cookie in our family. This cookie also is perfect for bridal and baby showers.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by Kichler073
Great cookie and it takes me back to my childhood. Kind of time consuming to make but well worth it.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2010 by awheaton05
Love this cookie. They are always a staple in my home. I use a small star cookie cutter when I make them to make them even more festive.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by TLynn212
I have made these cookies for the last several years at Christmas. They are always a huge hit and the first to disappear from the cookie trays.
Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2009 by BakingIsRealFun
I have made this recipe for years, got the recipe out of a Better Homess & Gardens Cookbook many years ago.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by caitlin28
Love to make these cookies so easy.With not alot of ingredients.Everyone loves them.
Love to make these cookies so easy.
With not alot of ingredients.
Everyone loves them.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by charity741
I've made these several years in a row now and everyone absolutely loves them!
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by lorigiam
Re:Christmas Sandwich cookies I make these at Christmas only. I cut them out with a shot glass so they make more and look dainty. I make Buttercream Frosting: 1/4 cup butter. 3/4 cup powdered sugar,1 teaspoon any flavor extract,1 egg yolk. I color the frosting to coordinate with the flavor. These are a big with my family, friends and coworkers. I usually make 12 or more batches each year.
When I make these cookies, I use a shot glass to cu them out. They are dainty and make a lot more. I make them ususally at christmas time and make about 12 batches of them. My filling is buttercream frosting, which consists of 1/4 cup of butter, 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. I replace the vanilla extract with almond,orange,peppermint, cherry or any other flavor you prefer. I then color the flavor with the color of the flavor. They are a very big hit family, friend and coworkers, anyone that has ever tasted them.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by BrytEyz
I bake a couple dozen different varieties of Christmas cookies each year, always trying a few new recipes in addition to our perennial favorites. When I gave this recipe a try two years ago, it became an instant hit! They are delicate and unique, yet great fun; a wonderful addition to any cookie platter or a special treat on their own.I decided to use mitten-shaped cookie cutters instead of rounds, so they have become known in our house as "mitten cookies." Last year the entire batch went to my daughter's kindergarten class, and my husband still hasn't stopped complaining that he didn't get any! This year, I'll be making a double batch.TIP: As an earlier reviewer mentioned, these cookies are somewhat fragile. With that in mind, I have found much better success piping the creme on than spreading it.
I bake a couple dozen different varieties of Christmas cookies each year, always trying a few new recipes in addition to our perennial favorites. When I gave this recipe a try two years ago, it became an instant hit! They are delicate and unique, yet great fun; a wonderful addition to any cookie platter or a special treat on their own.
I decided to use mitten-shaped cookie cutters instead of rounds, so they have become known in our house as "mitten cookies." Last year the entire batch went to my daughter's kindergarten class, and my husband still hasn't stopped complaining that he didn't get any! This year, I'll be making a double batch.
TIP: As an earlier reviewer mentioned, these cookies are somewhat fragile. With that in mind, I have found much better success piping the creme on than spreading it.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by tinkaandme
On the upside, a very light and delicate cookie. On the downside, a bit too fragile and flakey tending to break easily. But if handled very carefully it is very tastey and worth the effort.
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