Christmas cookies, in addition to being delicious, are great additions to Christmas decorations. Above all, they are easy to make.
Christmas is the time of year full of love, but the festivities are nothing without their super tasty dishes, right? In fact, one of the little stars that can make Christmas tables and family parties even more special are Christmas cookies. Above all, they appeal to children and the elderly.
In addition to being super delicious, they are charming and add a welcoming touch to your home decor. Furthermore, Christmas cookies are great gift options and can also be made for sale. Above all, there are many possibilities for these delicacies.
That’s why Women’s Area has put together a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious Christmas cookies for you to rock in the kitchen! In fact, don’t even think that there is just one recipe for the dish! Because there are several flavors of cookies, one better than the other.
So, if you want to learn and make your Christmas even more special and impress your family and friends, stay here and we will teach you. In short, you have a lot to learn.
10 Christmas Cookie Recipes
Cocoa Cookies with Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 Cups (tea) of warm water;
- ¼ Cup of coconut oil;
- 2 Teaspoons of Butter;
- 2 Teaspoons of Honey;
- 3 eggs;
- ½ tablespoon of vanilla extract;
- ½ tablespoon of mint extract extract;
- 2 Cups of almond flour;
- ¾ Cup of cocoa powder;
- 1 tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate;
- Salt to taste.
Preparation mode
First, add the warm water, butter, coconut oil and honey to a pan. Stir well until it melts, then remove it from the heat and let it rest. Then, in another container, beat the eggs until they are frothy. Then, in a large bowl, pour the broth from the pan, add the extracts and eggs and stir everything. Then, slowly incorporate the remaining (Dry) ingredients.
Finally, on a baking sheet covered with baking paper, add spoonfuls of the dough or place it in molds and bake for 12 minutes. Ready, just serve!
Buttery
Ingredients
- 300g of wheat flour;
- 1 Ovo;
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder;
- 100g of butter;
- 145g of sugar;
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Preparation Mode
First of all, mix the sugar, butter, vanilla essence, eggs and salt in a bowl. Soon after, add the yeast and, lastly, the wheat flour. Then, mix well until a homogeneous mass is formed. Finally, just add them to the oven as desired, at 180°C, and remove them when they are golden.
Oatmeal Christmas Cookie
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of oatmeal in fine flakes;
- 2 eggs;
- 1 Cup (tea) of wheat flour;
- 100g brown sugar;
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil;
- Baking powder (lid measurement).
Preparation Mode
First, mix all the ingredients in a bowl until they are homogeneous. In a greased pan, place the cookies however you want and, finally, place them in the preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes. You will certainly love this recipe!
Cinnamon and brown sugar
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder;
- 2 eggs;
- 500g brown sugar;
- 500g of butter;
- 1kg of wheat flour;
- 600g icing sugar;
- 5 egg whites;
- 660 grams of icing sugar;
- 1 lemon juice.
Preparation mode
First, mix the eggs, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, butter and margarine. Then, add the wheat flour little by little, until the dough is homogeneous. Then, bake the dough in the preheated oven at 150°C for 25 minutes. Then remove the cookies and let them cool.
Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
- 250g of wheat flour;
- 100g of margarine;
- 1 Ovo;
- 1 Yolk;
- 100g icing sugar;
- Lemon essence.
Preparation Mode
First, in a bowl, mix the butter and flour. Then add the sugar, egg, yolk and essence. Then, mix until you get a smooth dough and put it in the fridge in plastic wrap for 30 minutes. Then, roll out the dough and cut it into the desired shape.
Finally, place in the preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 10 minutes and serve. You’ll probably love it!
Orange Biscuit
Ingredients
- Zest of 2 oranges;
- 200g of butter;
- 2 cups (tea) of sugar;
- 4 cups (tea) of wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of clove powder.
Preparation Mode
First of all, mix all the ingredients until a homogenous dough is formed. Then, on a baking tray lined with baking paper, place your cookies and place in a preheated medium oven (180ºC) for around 20 minutes.
Ginger biscuit
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of powdered ginger;
- 150g of butter;
- 1 Cup (tea) of brown sugar;
- 1/2 cup (tea) of walnut flour;
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
- 2 eggs;
- 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda;
- 2 cups (tea) of wheat flour;
- 1/2 teaspoon of cloves;
- 1 pinch of nutmeg.
Preparation mode
First mix all the ingredients until the dough is uniform. Then, wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Afterwards, roll out the dough and cut it into the desired shape. And then bake in the preheated oven at 180°C until the cookies are golden.
Apple Cookies
Ingredients
- Apple sauce;
- 2 cups of apple, peeled and cut into cubes;
- 1 and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
- 100ml of apple juice;
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder;
- ½ cup (tea) of whole wheat flour;
- ¼ Teaspoon of salt;
- 1 teaspoon of cloves;
- ½ cup of oats;
- ½ teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate;
- 1 Ovo;
- 1 Cup of seedless raisins;
- ¼ Spoon (coffee) of nutmeg;
- ¼ Cup (tea) of coconut oil;
- 1 pinch of black pepper;
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla essence
Preparation Mode
First, place the chopped apple, juice and cinnamon in a pan and cook until the apple is very soft. Then, in another container, mix the flour, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, oats, raisins, bicarbonate, salt and cloves. Then, add the apple sauce, coconut oil, egg, vanilla essence to the bowl and mix well until the dough is smooth.
Finally, cut the cookies and bake at 180°C for approximately 10 minutes.
Cinnamon biscuit
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (tea) of butter;
- 1 Ovo;
- 2 cups (tea) of wheat flour;
- 3/4 cup brown sugar;
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder;
- 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation Mode
First of all, in a bowl mix the butter, brown sugar and egg and stir. Then, add the flour, yeast and salt and mix until you get a smooth dough. Then, cut the cookies and sprinkle them with sugar mixed with cinnamon.
This is a microwave recipe, so put the dough in the microwave on high power for one minute. Furthermore, wait a minute and call again for another minute. Finally, let it cool and serve.
Lemon and lemongrass
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of chopped lemongrass leaves;
- 4 tablespoons of butter;
- ½ cup (tea) of sugar;
- 5 tablespoons of lemon juice;
- 1 Ovo;
- 3 cups (tea) of wheat flour;
- 1 Teaspoon of baking powder.
Preparation Mode
First, beat all the ingredients and mix everything until you get a soft dough. Afterwards, place the dough in the fridge for 2 hours. Furthermore, cut the cookies into the desired shape and bake at (180°C), on a baking sheet with greased baking paper, for 20 minutes. In contrast to the previous ones, this one has a stronger flavor.
Comments
Finally, in the recipes, we do not specify fillings or decorations. So, use your creativity and add options, such as confetti, chocolate sauce and dulce de leche, to decorate your Christmas cookies. Additionally, you can opt for healthier fillings and decorations.
Anyway, did you like this article? Then you’ll also like this: Christmas Turkey – Tips for preparing the Christmas tradition + recipe.
Sources: Guide of the Week.
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