Festive Christmas Cookies using a Moulinex i-Companion
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Ah, Christmas shortbread! A buttery delight that has been charming taste buds since the 12th century! Legend has it that these crumbly cookies were originally made to celebrate the festive season, but they quickly became a year-round favorite. With a touch of four ground spices to remind you of cozy winter nights, and a hint of vanilla sugar that dances on your palate, each bite is like a warm hug from your grandma. Perfect for sharing, these cookies are sure to become the centerpiece of your holiday gatherings, and let’s be honest, a little secret stash for yourself wouldn’t hurt either! So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s make some magic in the kitchen this holiday season!
Ingredients
- 125 g Butter
- 250 g Flour t55
- 75 g Icing sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
Dough
- Add 125 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 75 g of icing sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a cling film warp in cling wrap.
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge during 30min.
Baking
- Preheat the oven at 175°C.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) thickness.
- Use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to cut out the cookies.
- Place the content of the preparation content on a baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 175°C during 8min.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
- Prepare White Icing according to package directions or your own recipe. Divide into separate bowls if using different Food Coloring.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a piping bag.
- Fill piping bags or use a small spoon to drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies.
- Decorate with lines, dots, or other patterns as desired. Use different colors for a more festive look.
- Let the icing set completely before storing or serving the cookies.
