Christmas cookies perfect for gifting: Simple recipe
Delicious Christmas cookie recipe (photo: Freepik)
Winter holidays are approaching, making it the perfect time to create a true New Year's atmosphere in the kitchen. Here’s a simple and reliable recipe for delicious, fragrant gingerbread cookies that will not only decorate your table but also make a wonderful gift for loved ones, according to the YouTube channel of Ukrainian well-known cook and food blogger Liliia Tsvit.
Christmas cookie recipe
Ingredients for 50 pieces:
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Butter – 100 g
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Sugar – 100 g
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Honey – 100 g
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Cinnamon – 1 tsp
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Salt – a pinch
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Baking soda – 1 tsp
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Egg – 1
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Flour – 180 g
For icing:
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Egg white – 1
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Powdered sugar – 170 g
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Lemon juice – 0.5 tsp
Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil so all ingredients dissolve. Then remove from heat, add baking soda, and mix again.
Once the mixture has cooled, add the egg and mix. Gradually add flour and knead the dough. Wrap it in cling film and place it in the refrigerator.
Next, divide the dough into three parts, roll out each part, and cut cookies into desired shapes.
Preparing delicious cookies (photo: video frame)
Bake at 180°C for 5–7 minutes.
For the icing, mix the egg white with powdered sugar and lemon juice until a paste-like consistency forms. Decorate the cookies with icing as desired.
Delicious gingerbread recipe (photo: video frame)
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