Christmas is the perfect time to share sweet memories and aromas that fill the house. We know it well: there’s nothing more special than baking cookies for family and friends, to give as gifts or simply enjoy with a cup of hot tea. Today I propose 4 different versions of Christmas cookies starting from simple doughs, each with its own unique touch. Prepare your Christmas cookie cutters and preheat the oven, because we’re getting serious here!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Days
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 50
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients
Discover how to prepare 4 easy and delicious Christmas cookie doughs, perfect for any festive occasion!
- 9 oz all-purpose flour
- 3 oz butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 oz sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence (or lemon, orange, etc.)
- 1.75 oz chocolate chips
- 1.75 oz candied fruit
- 1.75 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
- 7 oz all-purpose flour
- 3.5 oz butter
- 3 oz sugar
- 0.28 oz baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1.4 oz chocolate chips
Steps
These cookies are perfect for any Christmas occasion: from breakfast with loved ones to the moment you unwrap gifts. Each dough has a uniqueness, so you can surprise everyone with different flavors without too much effort. Get ready to create moments of pure magic in the kitchen!
In a bowl, mix the flour with the butter and work with your fingertips until you get a sandy mixture.
Add the sugar, egg, and chosen essence (vanilla, lemon, or orange) and knead until you form a homogeneous dough.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Roll out the base dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Use Christmas cutters to cut out the cookies.
Brush with some milk and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
Prepare the base dough following the procedure above.
Add 50 g of chocolate chips and mix well. Let rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Proceed to roll out the dough, cut out the desired shapes, and bake as indicated.
Prepare a new base dough.
Incorporate 50 g of candied fruit and mix until evenly distributed. Let rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Roll out the dough, cut out the cookies, and bake.
For this dough, mix 7 oz of flour with 1.75 oz of sifted unsweetened cocoa.
Continue with the basic procedure and add 3.5 oz of butter instead of 3 oz, or add 0.68 fl oz of milk to the base recipe butter to keep the dough soft. Let rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Roll out, cut, and bake.
In total we need the following Ingredients:
9 oz of all-purpose flour
1 large egg
3 oz of sugar
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of essence to taste (vanilla, lemon, or orange)
3 oz of soft butter
Ingredients for Variants:
1.75 oz of chocolate chips
1.75 oz of candied fruit
FOR THE COCOA DOUGH WE NEED:
7 oz of all-purpose flour
1.75 oz of sifted unsweetened cocoa + 3.5 oz of butter instead of 3 oz as in the base recipe
proceed with the base recipe.
Keep the cookies in a tin box or airtight container for 7-10 days, away from humidity.
If you like, you can decorate the cookies with sugar icing or melted chocolate for an extra touch.
Serve them with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine for the perfect atmosphere!
How to Make 4 Easy Types of Christmas Cookies with One Dough
Ready to get started? Follow this recipe step by step, create your cookies and share with me the result. I can’t wait to discover your favorite variations and hear how much you enjoyed them. Get ready, success is guaranteed!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I make the dough in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the dough up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge well wrapped in plastic wrap.
Do I have to use unsweetened cocoa powder?
Yes, for an authentic and well-balanced flavor I recommend unsweetened cocoa, but you can substitute it with sweetened cocoa by slightly reducing the amount of sugar in the dough.
Can I freeze the cookies once baked?
Yes, you can freeze the cookies once baked. Just put them in an airtight container or freezer bags and store for up to 2 months.
Can I add different flavors to the dough?
Absolutely! You can try cinnamon, ginger powder, or even lemon zest to add a personalized touch to your cookies.
What can I use instead of Christmas cutters?
If you don’t have Christmas cutters, you can use glasses or knives to cut simple shapes, like circles or squares.
Can I make the cookies without eggs?
Yes, you can replace the egg with a mashed ripe banana, yogurt, or a commercial egg substitute, while maintaining the same dough consistency.
