Assorted cookies for Santa Claus
Assorted cookies for Santa - a quick and delicious dessert perfect for the holidays
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: 40 minutes
Baking time: 15-20 minutes
Total: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Number of servings: 24 cookies
During the holiday season, nothing brings more joy than the aroma of freshly baked bread and cookies, and the assorted cookies for Santa are certainly an inspired choice. These cookies are not only delicious but also look wonderful on the Christmas table. In this recipe, I will guide you step by step to achieve a perfect result, with tips and suggestions for variations.
Necessary ingredients:
- 300 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 2 packets of vanilla sugar
- 2 tablespoons rum essence
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 egg white
- 200 g butter (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or whipped cream
- 3-4 tablespoons Alexandrion cognac
- 1 packet baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon grated orange peel
- A handful of raisins
- A handful of nuts
- 4 bars of milk or dark chocolate
Step 1: Preparing the braided ring dough
1. In a large bowl, cream 100 g of butter with 75 g of sugar using a mixer or spatula until you achieve a fluffy, foam-like consistency.
2. Add one egg yolk, one packet of vanilla sugar, the rum essence, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until combined.
3. Sift 150 g of flour with half a packet of baking powder and gradually add it to the butter mixture, kneading with cold hands until a homogeneous dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into two parts. In one part, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa, and in the other part, 1 tablespoon of sour cream. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
Step 2: Preparing the assorted cookies
1. In another bowl, cream the remaining 100 g of butter with 75 g of sugar until you achieve a creamy consistency. Soak the raisins in cognac and rum essence, then drain well.
2. Add the remaining cognac from soaking the raisins to the butter mixture and mix well.
3. Cream one egg yolk with a pinch of salt and a little sugar and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, incorporate it into the butter mixture, adding the grated orange peel.
4. Sift 150 g of flour with half a packet of baking powder and gradually incorporate it into the dough, mixing by hand.
5. Once all the flour is incorporated, add the beaten egg white for a light texture. Add the ground nuts and chopped chocolate.
Step 3: Shaping the cookies
1. Divide the cookie dough into three portions. In one portion, add the raisins, in another, the chocolate, and in the last, the nuts.
2. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C. You can shape the cookies into rounds or roll out the dough and cut with various shapes. Use combinations of white and cocoa dough for an attractive visual effect.
4. Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
Step 4: Serving
The assorted cookies for Santa are served warm, alongside a cup of coffee, tea, or cappuccino. These delicious cookies are not only a personal treat but also a wonderful gift for loved ones. Pack them beautifully in decorative boxes and give them as Christmas gifts.
Unique suggestion: For an extra flavor, you can add some pecans or a splash of almond essence to the cookie dough. You can also experiment with different chocolate flavors (white chocolate or dark chocolate) to achieve cookies with varied textures and tastes.
Enjoy the preparation process and the final result, and Santa will surely be delighted with these assorted cookies!
Ingredients: 300 g flour, 150 g sugar, 2 packets of vanilla sugar, rum essence, 2 egg yolks, 1 egg white, 200 g butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon sour cream or whipped cream, 3-4 tablespoons cognac, 1 packet of baking powder, a pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, a handful of raisins, a handful of nuts, 4 bars of milk or dark chocolate.
