Classic 70s Christmas cookies: 20+ deliciously memorable recipes to try - Click Americana (2024)

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Classic peanut butter blossoms: Step-by-step cookie recipe, with photos

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Pecan fingers cookies: Delicious old-fashioned vanilla powdered sugar treats from the 1970s

These cookies — and other very similar ones — have many names! Besides pecan fingers, you might find them called German or Austrian vanilla crescent cookies (vanillekipferl), Viennese crescent cookies, sand tarts, pecan crescents, or powdered sugar cookies.

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Walnut chocolate chip cookies (1978)

Oh, the lovely, nutty things you can do with walnuts! Straight from 1978, here is a wonderful recipe to try for delicious walnut chocolate chip cookies.

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The best classic rolled sugar cookie recipe

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Chocolate crackle cookies: Double chocolate treasures

Here’s a retro recipe for little chocolate crackle cookies – delicious treats with a cracked powdered sugar texture on the outside.

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Old-fashioned 7-layer bars recipes: 7 ways to make deliciously decadent magic cookie bars

Whether you call them 7-layer bars, magic cookie bars or something else, It’s just layer after layer of delectable ingredients, spread on top of the other right in the baking pan. No mixing!

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Snow-topped jam thumbprint cookie recipe

Here's a sweet twist to your holiday baking: these vintage-style snow-topped thumbprint cookies with a hint of maple!

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The original Toll House Cookie recipe, plus the famous chocolate chip cookie's history

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Peanut sitting-pretties cookie recipe

Made with peanut m&mschocolate candies, these adorable peanut sitting-pretties thumbprint cookies look like little birds’ nests!

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4 retro potato chip cookie recipes from the 70s

Are potato chip cookies really a thing? They are – and they can be an absolutely delicious blend of salty and sweet. Try one of these recipes to find out for yourself!

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Giant Raisin Bran cookies: A recipe from 1998, plus a bonus version from 1976

These Raisin Bran cookies are a delish (and wholesome) option for anyone looking to add some variety to their holiday cookie tray! Get the classic cookie recipe from Kellogg's here — plus a similar recipe from the 70s.

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Cherry thumbprint Christmas cookies

These rich and tender cherry thumbprint Christmas cookies have bright and colorful button centers, made by placing pretty halved red or green candied cherries into the middle of each one.

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20 delicious retro recipes for old-fashioned peanut butter cookies

If you love PB cookies, you have to check out this delectable collection of old-fashioned peanut butter cookie recipes from decades gone by.

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Southern peanut bar cookies: A retro peanut brittle-like cookie recipe

This Southern peanut bar cookie is a delicious bar cookie that's almost like a peanut brittle blondie! They're made with rich Munch peanut brittle candy bars.

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Make super-thin Karo lace cookies with this vintage recipe

These Karo lace cookies are so thin & elegant, crisp & crunchy, you can serve them to company, give them as gifts, or hang them on the tree.

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Sweet! 8 classic sugar cookie recipes (1971)

Back in 1971, a California newspaper asked readers to submit their best sugar cookie recipes. Most of the cookies were made with tried-and-true vintage recipes, passed down from generation to generation. Here are 8 of the best!

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Here's a fresh look at one of your favorite Christmas cookies: Golden thumbprints, the classic sweet-topped cookies.

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Classic lemon bar recipes: 6 retro ways to make these delicious treats

In these lemon bar recipes (also called lemon squares), a tangy citrus mixture bakes on top of the buttery cookie crust, making it all into some rich, sweet and delicious bar cookies.

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Classic pecan pie cookie bars

These nutty retro pecan pie cookie bars offer all the sweet devastation of the traditional pecan pie filling, but the crust is a cookie-type base that even a novice can produce.

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Gingerbread man cookies: How did this tragic folklore hero ever become a happy Christmas tradition?

How did a character whose brief life ended so tragically become a hero of the happiest holiday? We have some theories plus four different vintage gingerbread man cookie recipes!

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Triple Treat holiday bars recipe: Retro 3-in-1 pan cookies (1973)

Try these Triple Treat holiday bars: A vintage bar cookie recipe from 1973! They’re easy to make. Take one pan, bake one base, then top 3 different delicious ways.

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Choco-peanut butter bar cookies (1972)

Choco-peanut butter bar cookies, made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped peanuts, are all chewy and crunchy at the same time.

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Date-walnut double decker bar cookie recipe (1972)

This delicious date-walnut double decker bar cookie has a buttery, pastry layer topped by a moist, chewy layer filled with dates and walnuts. Find out why it’s been a favorite since the 70s!