Christmas star cookies, the chocolate Christmas cookies. My house smells like cookies, spices, and chocolate these days. I prepare many recipes in advance to then be able to write the recipe on the blog. Today Chocolate and pistachio cookies in a delightful star shape that makes them perfect for Christmas. A crumbly and fragrant shortcrust pastry with cinnamon and ginger, covered in dark chocolate and pistachio crumbs. They are perfect for festive breakfast, an extra treat, and also a special idea for your Christmas gifts wrapped in transparent bags. I also suggest not to miss the recipe for Spiced chocolate cookies and the recipe for Walnut and cinnamon cookies. So let’s run to the kitchen and prepare the Chocolate shortcrust stars together
AND DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES TOO:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 40 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients for Star-Shaped Cookies
- 3 oz dark chocolate
- 0.88 oz pistachio crumbs
What you need to prepare the Cookies
- Cookie Cutters
How to prepare Christmas star cookies
You can prepare the shortcrust pastry by hand or with the help of a mixer. Mix the flour with the butter in small cubes and the sugar in a bowl. Then add an egg, cinnamon, ginger, and the grated zest of half an untreated orange.
Knead well until you get a soft but not sticky dough. Form a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Take the dough and roll it out on a floured work surface to a thickness of 1/8-3/16 inch. Use a star cutter of your preferred size to cut out the cookies. As you make them, place them slightly apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Star Cookies in a preheated oven at 338°F (170°C) on static mode for 16-18 minutes. Let them cool.
Melt the dark chocolate in small pieces in a double boiler or microwave. Dip half of the cookies in the melted chocolate and place them on a tray lined with foil. Before the chocolate dries, decorate with pistachio crumbs. Let the chocolate dry.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, hugs, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
If you prefer, you can use a different shape cutter instead of a star
Don’t miss the recipe for Light shortcrust pastry without eggs and butter
Your Questions
How long do the cookies last?
The cookies last in a container or food bag for 3-4 days. If you want to keep them longer, I suggest not dipping them in chocolate immediately but doing it later.
