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If you’re looking this year for a quick and simple recipe for Christmas cookies that doesn’t require hours spent in the kitchen, we have the ideal solution for you. This whipped-cream recipe can be varied to make several types of Christmas cookies from a single batch of dough. Great for those who want to avoid complicated baking but still enjoy delicious holiday treats!
What will we need?
- 350 g plain flour
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 1 butter or Hera
- 250 ml cream (33%)
- A pinch of salt
Preparation
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Preparing the dough: Mix all the ingredients into a dough. If needed, add a little more flour and knead the dough to a smooth consistency.
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Chilling the dough: Wrap the finished dough in a plastic bag and let it rest in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
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Cutting out the cookies: After resting, roll the dough out to a thickness of about 0.5–1 cm and cut out cookies as you like.
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Baking: Place the cut shapes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until golden.
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Finishing: While still warm, coat the cookies in a mixture of powdered and vanilla sugar. And you’re done!
5 versions of this delicious cookie
You can adjust this basic recipe to your taste. Try a few variations and get different types of Christmas cookies that will impress your family and friends.
1st version – Christmas crescents
Add vanilla sugar to the dough, shape small crescents and bake them the same way as the cookies. After baking, dust them with powdered sugar while still warm. You’ll have great Christmas crescents!
2nd version – Cookies with jam and chocolate
You can sandwich these cookies with apricot jam and lightly drizzle with melted chocolate. The result is delicious cookies that will make a great dessert.
3rd version – Cinnamon cookies
If you like spiced flavors, add a little lemon zest to the dough and after baking coat the cookies in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. These cookies will evoke the true Christmas atmosphere!
4th version – Savory cookies
If you’re looking for something unusual and savory, prepare the dough without sugar. Roll it out, cut into squares, brush with egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake a bit longer, but the result is really great!
5th version – Cookies with egg-white icing
Cut stars from the dough and coat them with egg-white icing (egg white beaten with powdered sugar). If you’re worried about raw egg white, you can use rum instead. The icing will give the cookies a beautiful appearance and a delicate sweetness.
Conclusion
This simple whipped-cream cookie recipe is ideal for those who want to enjoy Christmas without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you choose classic crescents, cinnamon cookies or the savory variant, you will surely delight your family and friends. Try all the versions and be surprised how little it takes to create the perfect Christmas cookies.
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