Spiced Christmas cookies are one of the most loved Christmas cookie recipes during the holidays: scented with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and star anise, they immediately create a Christmas atmosphere as soon as they come out of the oven and are perfect for those looking for Christmas cookies with a traditional and enveloping flavor.
These spiced Christmas cookies are indeed a classic that combines taste and simplicity, ideal for preparing even with children due to their ease.
They are easy Christmas cookies that do not require complicated techniques but offer great satisfaction.
Preparing easy Christmas cookies like these, with oil-based shortcrust pastry, is not only a way to enjoy delicious seasonal treats but also an opportunity to bring the family together in the kitchen to make homemade gifts that warm the heart. Additionally, the aroma of spices that fills the house as the spiced Christmas cookies bake can evoke happy memories and create new traditions with loved ones.
With this spiced oil-based shortcrust pastry, you have light, fragrant, and easy-to-make cookies.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economic
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 20 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients for Christmas Cookies
- 2 cups cups type 1 flour
- 1 egg
- 7 tbsps tbsp peanut oil
- 1/3 cup cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 pinch fine salt
- as needed powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Work surface
- Molds
- Molds
- 1 Rolling pin
Steps for Christmas Cookies
In a bowl, pour the flour and create a well in the center. Add the egg, peanut oil, a pinch of salt, a tablespoon of honey, sugar, and spices, and mix with a fork, gradually incorporating the flour. Transfer to a work surface and knead with your hands until you get a smooth and compact dough. If too dry, add a little more honey. Wrap in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for half an hour.
Roll out the shortcrust pastry with a rolling pin to a thickness of about half a centimeter, and using tree cutters and reindeer cutters, or any shape you like, create the cookies. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper spaced apart as they will rise a bit during baking.
Bake in a fan-assisted oven at 340°F for about 15 minutes, or in a static oven at 355°F for 12 minutes.
Once baking is complete, let cool and decorate with powdered sugar, and enjoy.
Storage
Christmas cookies can be stored in an airtight container or a tin jar for 3-4 days.
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