Christmas is round the corner. Ever since I started baking, I've been thinking what Christmas presents I should bake/make for my family and friends. As there are many people I wanted to give, I didn't want them to be too complicated. Even though I don't really like cookies, but I think cut-out cookies are really nice, especially when it's frosted. I have to admit, I'm not so diligent, nor am I a perfectionist. Hahaha... (did you hear excuses coming?)
With so many recipes online and from books and magazine, I finally decided on making Honey Cinnamon (Cutout) Cookies.
Recipe for Honey Cinnamon Cookies, modified from "Super Food Ideas", Dec2012/Jan2013 Issue.
(Makes approx. 46 cookies)
Ingredients:
250g LIV unsalted butter, chilled, cubed
3 cups Plain flour, sifted
3/4 cups Icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
A pinch of Ground ginger
A pinch of Ground nutmeg
A pinch of Chili powder
1 Whole egg
2 tbsp Honey
Method:
1. Place butter, flour, powders and icing sugar into a large mixing bowl.
2. Rub in chilled butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. (You may use a food processor for this step if you have).
3. Add egg and honey. Stir until mixture comes together. (Continue to use food processor if you are using it.)
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Divide mixture into half.
5. Shape into 2 discs. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 mins. (You can freeze the other half for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, stand at room temperature for 30 mins before continuing to cut out and bake.)
6. Preheat oven to 170C fan forced.
7. Roll 1 dough disc between 2 plastic sheets (or baking papers) until 5mm thick.
8. Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out the pattern from the dough. Re-rolling and cutting dough scraps.
9. Place on prepared baking trays, 1cm apart. Bake 1 tray at a time, for 13-14mins or until pale golden.
10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Wrap it individually and give it as present.
Also to 'Baby Sumo's Christmas Recipes Collection 2013' hosted by Baby Sumo of Eat Your Heart Out.
Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2014!
4 comments:
Love the hello kitty cookie, so adorable!
Thanks mydearbakes. I also love the print.
I like your Hello Kitty cookies too. So cute! I have one of these cookie cutters too, shd make them again soon :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thx for linking it to my Christmas event -Yen
Hi Baby Sumo,
Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2014 too!
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