Christmas Butter Cookies - Dutch Christmas Food Kerstkransjes 🎄

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: hazelnut extract

Vanilla is often more accessible and provides a pleasant flavor.

decorative sprinkles

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Toasted coconut is a healthier topping option.

Mix butter until soft.

Combine butter with sugar and vanilla sugar until well mixed.

Add egg yolk and mix.

Sift in flour and add a pinch of salt.

Knead with hands until dough forms.

Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Flour working space and roll dough out to about 0.5 centimeters thick.

Use a flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.

Make a hole in the middle using a piping nozzle.

Brush the cookies with egg wash.

Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.

Bake at 370°F for 16-19 minutes.

Cool down completely.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens