Spiced Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Spiced Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup dark brown sugar; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; ½ tbsp butter, chopped; 1 None egg, separated; 1 tsp powdered gelatin, bloomed in 1 tbsp cold water for 5 mins; 1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry jam, strained; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
½ tbsp butter, chopped
1 None egg, separated
1 tsp powdered gelatin, bloomed in 1 tbsp cold water for 5 mins
1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry jam, strained
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice

1
In a food processor, combine flour, brown sugar, spices and butter. Process until combined. Add egg yolk and process. Knead dough on floured surface until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
2
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece out until 1/8 inch thick. Chill for 30 mins.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 3 baking trays with parchment paper.
4
Cut 30 - 2 1/2 inch squares from dough. Cut shapes from the center of 15 squares (such as letters and snowflakes). Place cookies on prepared trays and bake for 10 mins, until golden brown. Let cool on trays.
5
Combine bloomed gelatin with 2 tbsp jam. Gently heat until gelatin melts then mix with remaining jam. Flip over full square cookies. Spread 1 tsp jam over each. Sandwich together with cut-out cookies.
6
To finish, whisk egg white until frothy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until combined. Add lemon juice. Transfer to a piping bag and drizzle over 1/2 of the cookies. Allow to set.

552

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and more.

Yes, Spiced Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spiced Christmas Cookies

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions