Description
Festive Christmas spiced biscuits deliver warmth and joy to holiday gatherings. Crisp, aromatic cookies blend traditional spices with sweet nostalgia, inviting you to savor seasonal memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 ¾ cups (340 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup molasses (or golden syrup for a lighter flavor)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Royal icing
- Colored sprinkles or sugar
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Preparation Blend: Whip softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Thoroughly mix in the egg to create a uniform base.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves together. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, forming a cohesive dough.
- Dough Chilling: Divide the dough into two flat discs, wrap in plastic film, and refrigerate for one hour to enhance flavor development and structural stability.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly flour a work surface for dough handling.
- Shaping and Cutting: Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use festive cookie cutters to create decorative shapes like stars, trees, or gingerbread characters.
- Baking Process: Position cut shapes on prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and cookies feel firm.
- Cooling and Decorating: Rest cookies on baking sheets for five minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, embellish with royal icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter for a festive touch.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour to prevent spreading during baking and enhance the spice flavors, allowing the ingredients to bind and develop a richer taste profile.
- Roll with Precision: Use a consistent 1/8-inch thickness when rolling to ensure even baking and maintain a uniform, crisp texture across all biscuits, preventing uneven browning or soft spots.
- Spice Balance Matters: Adjust spice quantities to personal preference, but maintain the original proportions to preserve the classic Christmas flavor without overwhelming the delicate butter base.
- Cool Completely Before Decorating: Ensure biscuits are entirely cooled to room temperature before adding royal icing or decorations, preventing melting and ensuring a clean, professional-looking finish.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg