Christmas Cookies
4 servings
60 minutes
Christmas cookies are a sweet embodiment of the cozy winter holidays. Their roots run deep in European traditions, where the aroma of vanilla and butter filled homes with warmth and anticipation of miracles. The dense yet tender dough creates a crispy crust, while the sugar glaze adds exquisite sweetness. This is not just a treat — it’s part of the festive atmosphere that brings loved ones and friends together at one table. The pastry decorations make each cookie unique, like a snowflake. Christmas cookies pair perfectly with hot chocolate or fragrant tea, enhancing cozy evenings by the fireplace. Their preparation is true art, filled with love and the expectation of magic.
1
Divide the cold butter in half, mix one half with sugar, melt the other half in the microwave, and then incorporate it into the mixture.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Butter: 100 g
2
Add salt, baking powder, an egg, and sifted flour to this mixture.
- Salt: pinch
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 200 g
3
Knead the dough and let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
4
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5–7 mm. Use cookie cutters to cut out future cookies from the dough.
5
Line the baking tray with parchment and grease with oil. Place the cookies and lightly prick with a fork to prevent them from puffing up.
- Butter: 100 g
6
Bake at 250 degrees for 7 minutes.
7
Finally, the last step is to glaze the cookies and sprinkle with confectionery decorations.
- Powdered sugar: 250 g
- Confectionery decorations: to taste