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Noel cookies have become an integral part of the Christmas tradition in Western countries. You’ll feel warmer during the chilly weather when you enjoy spicy ginger cookies with a little tea or hot coffee. Let’s explore how to make Christmas cookies with Kamereo in the following article!
Traditional Noel Cookie Recipe
You often see various types of cookies such as Santa Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees, etc., available in the market. Generally, all of them share the same origin from traditional ginger cookies. Here is a simple recipe for making Christmas cookies for those who are new to cooking.
- Standard Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Standard Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients
- 210g all-purpose flour
- 3g ground cinnamon
- 5g ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 85g unsalted butter
- 50g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- A pinch of salt
- 150g powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
Additional Tools: Oven, electric mixer, fine sieve for sifting flour, scale, mixing bowl, parchment paper, cookie cutters, etc.
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and baking soda. Add softened butter, brown sugar, and honey, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Step 2: Crack one large egg into the bowl and beat evenly.
Step 3: Mix portions of the flour mixture with a bit of the egg-butter mixture and knead into a dough. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 4: After the chilling time, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 0.5cm. Use available cookie cutters to create desired shapes.
Step 5: Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 165°C for 12-15 minutes.
Step 6: While waiting, whisk powdered sugar with egg white to make icing for decoration. Optionally, divide the icing and mix with food coloring for added fun.
Step 7: Once the cookies are baked and cooled, use a piping bag to decorate them with the prepared icing.
Guide to Making Eggless Noel Cookies
Apart from the traditional recipe, you can also customize according to your preferences, especially for those who don’t consume eggs or follow a vegetarian diet.
- Standard Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Standard Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 140g all-purpose flour
- 115g softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 100g brown sugar
- 50g granulated sugar
- 3.5 tablespoons warm milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional Tools: Oven, spatula, mixing bowl, piping bag, etc.
Instructions
Step 1: Place softened butter in a prepared bowl and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl, then mix well.
Step 2: Add vanilla extract and finely grated orange zest to the bowl.
Step 3: Add all dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ground ginger, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Pour warm milk into the bowl and mix until the dough is smooth and ready for kneading. Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 5: Roll out the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking to the rolling pin. Initially, the dough should be rolled thinly to about 0.5cm.
Step 6: Use metal cookie cutters to shape the cookies, then bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 10 minutes.
Step 7: Prepare icing by whisking together powdered sugar and egg white. Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing using a piping bag.
With these two simple recipes, Kamereo hopes to help you have a joyful Christmas Eve with your family and friends. Don’t forget to follow the Food Trends section for the latest updates on trending foods!
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