Christmas Cinnamon Cookies
6 servings
30 minutes
Christmas cookies with cinnamon are the true embodiment of winter coziness and festive spirit. Their delicate texture, subtle almond aroma, and warm, spicy cinnamon flavor create a homey holiday atmosphere. These cookies originated in Europe as traditional sweets served to guests during Christmas celebrations. They can be decorated with icing to give them a magical appearance, as if covered in snow. Perfect with hot tea or cocoa by the fireplace, they make winter evenings special. The simplicity of preparation allows everyone to feel like a pastry chef, while the unique combination of ingredients makes this dessert a true symbol of celebration and family warmth.
1
Cream the soft butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, almond flour, cinnamon, flour, and baking powder at the end.
- Butter: 80 g
- Sugar: 60 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Almond flour (ground almonds): 40 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.5 teaspoon
2
Mix the dough and knead it by hand. Roll the dough into a ball. Roll out to a thickness of 4-5 mm and cut cookies with a cutter.
3
Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 180 degrees. Cool and decorate with glaze.
- Butter: 80 g
4
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and a few drops of water. Apply to the cookies and let them dry.
- Icing sugar: 60 g
- Water: to taste