Winter Cookies
12 servings
80 minutes
Winter cookies are the embodiment of coziness and warmth in every bite. This French dessert combines the sweetness of dried fruits, the tenderness of almond flour, and the spicy notes of cinnamon. Historically, such cookies were made in cold seasons when dried fruits served as a source of natural sweetness. Soaked in aromas of lemon, mandarin, and cognac, they acquire a rich flavor and subtle citrus freshness. Their texture is soft with slightly crispy edges, and their aroma evokes memories of Christmas evenings. They are served with hot tea or coffee and also enjoyed as a standalone treat. These cookies are not just a dessert but a true symbol of winter coziness and festive spirit.
1
Soak dried fruits in a mixture of lemon and mandarin juice and cognac for an hour.
- Dried fruit: 500 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Mandarins: 1 piece
- Cognac (brandy): 3 tablespoons
2
Mix flour, almond, cinnamon, and salt.
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Almond flour: 100 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
3
Beat the butter with sugar and eggs.
- Butter: 130 g
- Brown sugar: 125 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
4
Mix two mixtures with dried fruits and liquid.
- Dried fruit: 500 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Mandarins: 1 piece
- Cognac (brandy): 3 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Almond flour: 100 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Butter: 130 g
- Brown sugar: 125 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
5
Scoop with a tablespoon onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-45 minutes.
