Vickys Spiced 'n' Iced Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Vickys Spiced 'n' Iced Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 grams gluten-free/plain flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda/bicarb of soda; 75 grams soft brown sugar; 60 grams dairy-free spread such as Vitalite sunflower spread or Stork margarine foil wrapped block; 1 tbsp treacle/molasses; 2 tsp Mixed Spice, recipe link below; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ginger; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 2 - 4 tablespoons milk or dairy-free alternative

Servings: persons

1
Cream the butter and sugar in a mixer.
2
Add the spices and treacle and beat again, then add 2 tbsp of the milk
3
Add the flour and baking soda then using your hands, bring the dough together into a ball.
4
Add more milk a teaspoon at a time if you need it but don't let the dough become too sticky.
5
Wrap it in clingfilm and refrigerate for half an hour
6
Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough 3mm thick.
7
Cut out your shapes and put them on to two lightly greased baking-sheets.
8
Gather the remaining dough into a ball, roll out again and keep cutting until it has all been used
9
Put the baking sheets in the fridge for about 45 minutes, meanwhile preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F.
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Bake for 12 minutes.
11
They should start to feel hard round the edges as they cool and eventually become really hard.
12
They need to have a nice 'snap'
13
Decorate with icing sugar mixed with a little water or brush with marmalade as I did and cut out the same shapes from ready roll icing and stick on top of the cookies.
14
Be creative with piping icing and embellishments

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 grams gluten-free/plain flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda/bicarb of soda, 75 grams soft brown sugar, 60 grams dairy-free spread such as Vitalite sunflower spread or Stork margarine foil wrapped block, and more.

Yes, Vickys Spiced 'n' Iced 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vickys Spiced 'n' Iced Christmas Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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