BELGIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Wonderful buttery bar cookie!

Provided by Teri Viereck

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Belgian

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely chopped blanched almonds
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons red decorator sugar
2 teaspoons green decorator sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the almond extract. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Turn into a greased 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan and spread evenly to edges.
  • Sprinkle a mixture of almonds and cinnamon over batter, then sprinkle with a mixture of red and green sugars.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cut into bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 99.7 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Homo sapiens
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These cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


UsmanAbbasi UsmanAbbasi
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Oly ullah
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.


Toyba Mohammed
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough. They're also a lot easier to make than traditional gingerbread cookies.


Jaden R
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I'm not usually a fan of Christmas cookies, but these are an exception. They're so delicious and festive.


Hamad Alali
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the way the flavors meld together.


Hugo Rocha
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Jamie Clark
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Lenn Guerrero
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These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're so festive and delicious.


mbah jovert
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're not too sweet and they have a nice spicy kick.


Farid Shikder
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These cookies are a must-have for any Christmas cookie platter. They're so festive and delicious.


Robert Hicks
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I've tried many Belgian Christmas cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are delicious and they hold their shape perfectly.


israr general
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.


condore76
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I was surprised at how well these cookies turned out. They're so light and fluffy.


Dark11 Gunner
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them.


Fridah Kanyiri
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The ginger and cinnamon really shine through.


D R A G O N Y T
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, spicy, and full of flavor.


Rosa Liz Gonzalez
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I've made these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


jacinda pinson
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These cookies were a hit at our Christmas party! They're so delicious and festive.


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