Description
Scrumptious Christmas Spiced Biscuits blend festive warmth with delightful crunch, whisking holiday memories into each golden bite. Spice-laden cookies promise sweet comfort and cheer, inviting you to savor seasonal magic with every delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups (340 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (85 grams) molasses (or golden syrup for a lighter flavor)
- Royal icing
- Colored sprinkles or sugar
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, rich brown sugar, and robust molasses in a spacious mixing bowl, whipping the mixture until it transforms into a cloud-like, airy consistency.
- Incorporate the egg, thoroughly blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform texture.
- In a separate vessel, meticulously sift and blend the flour, baking soda, and aromatic spices – cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves – along with a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient blend into the creamy wet mixture, stirring gently but persistently until a compact, sturdy dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, kneading briefly to ensure all ingredients are harmoniously integrated.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 350°F, preparing baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Roll out the chilled dough to a uniform thickness, cutting into festive shapes using holiday-themed cookie cutters.
- Arrange the cut biscuits on prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for gentle expansion during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully until edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain crisp edges during baking.
- Dust work surfaces with flour sparingly to prevent tough biscuits, using just enough to stop sticking without drying out the dough.
- Roll dough evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness for consistent baking and uniform crunchiness across all biscuits.
- Experiment with different warming spices like cardamom or allspice to customize the flavor profile while maintaining the classic Christmas biscuit character.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg