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Holiday Cookies

Cultural Context

Holiday cookies are a cherished tradition in many cultures, often baked and decorated during festive seasons such as Christmas and Hanukkah. They serve as a symbol of celebration and togetherness, often shared among family and friends. The practice of cookie decorating has evolved into an art form, with various styles and flavors reflecting regional customs and personal creativity.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
750 gr soft room temp Butter (6 2/3 sticks)
300 gr Powdered Sugar (2 1/2 cups)
3 room temp X Large Egg Whites
900 gr All purpose Flour (6 cups + 1/2 cup)
3 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Salt
60 gr Almond Flour (1/2 cup)
40 gr All Purpose Flour (4 tbsp)
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Jam of your choice
2 3/4 tsp Ginger
3 tsp Cinnamon
2 or 3 tsp Cocoa Powder
40 gr Flour (4 tbsp)
50 gr All Purpose Flour (5 tbsp)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
60 gr Sweetened Cocoa Powder (7 1/2 tbsp)
5 tbsp hot Milk
20 gr All Purpose Flour (2 tbsp)
Melted good quality chocolate to fill the cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Natural sweetener.

1

Divide the dough into 5 equal portions and with each dough make 5 different cookies:

2

For Vanilla Butter Cookies, leave the first dough as is and use a piping bag with a tip of your choice.

3

For Linzer Cookies, to the second cookie dough, add almond flour, all-purpose flour, almond extract, and jam of your choice.

4

For Gingerbread Style Cookies, to the third cookie dough, add ginger, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and additional flour if needed.

5

For Sugar Cookies, to the fourth cookie dough, add more all-purpose flour and vanilla.

6

For Chocolate Sugar Cookies, to the fifth cookie dough, add sweetened cocoa powder, hot milk to bloom the cocoa, additional all-purpose flour, and melted chocolate to fill the cookies.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpiping bag

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Christmas CookiesFestive Cookies

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