Difficulty
Easy
Calories per 100g
Approximately 426
Quantity
Serves 20
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 50 minutes
Christmas shortbread cookies decorated like a string of lights. I found a simple photo online and the result was so charming. It was fun decorating them. These are cookies that can also be made with kids.
Ingredients
– Flour: 250g
– Sugar: 100g
– Soft butter: 125g
– Egg: 1
– Almond powder: 80g
– Icing sugar: 150g
– Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
– Mini smarties: 1 pack
– Dark chocolate: 50g
Preparation
1. Shortbread Dough
Combine the flour with baking powder. In your mixer’s bowl, blend the egg with the sugar. Gradually add the flour+baking powder mixture and the soft butter. Mix everything with a paddle attachment until the dough is even. Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour, although I prefer overnight. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough on parchment paper, then chill again (the dough tends to warm up quickly and becomes harder to handle) for about 30 minutes.
2. Shaping the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut out the dough using a round cookie cutter about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter. Brush each with egg yolk, then bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Royal Icing
In a bowl, mix the icing sugar and egg white, then add the lemon juice. Adjust the amount of icing sugar as necessary to achieve a consistency that is neither too runny nor too thick.
Decorating the Cookies
Coat the cookies with this icing. Let them crust slightly. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Transfer it into a small piping bag. Draw lines across the iced cookies. Place mini smarties on the chocolate lines to resemble the colorful bulbs on a string of lights. Allow the cookies to dry at room temperature. Store the cookies in a metal tin after they have dried.
Similar Posts:
- Indulge This Season: Irresistible Chocolate Christmas Cookies!
- Stunning Two-Tone Leaf-Shaped Christmas Cookies You Must Try!
- Soft Cookies: Try This Easy Recipe for Delicious Results!
- Lemon Curd Cookies: A Delicious Twist on a French Classic!
- Must-Try Recipe: Mini Pistachio Christmas Trees!
Sophia Harris is a lifestyle contributor at Lady and The Track, where she writes about both fashion and recipes. With a passion for combining style and culinary expertise, Sophia brings a unique perspective to the team. She loves to explore how food and fashion intersect in daily life, offering readers tips on everything from creating stylish outfits to preparing trendy meals. Sophia’s articles are full of practical advice and creative inspiration for fashionistas and food lovers alike.