NUTCRACKER COOKIES
The Nutcracker is a gingerbread cookie handsomely clad in royal icing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper; beat to combine. Add eggs and molasses; beat to combine. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture; beat until incorporated. Divide dough into thirds; shape into flat disks. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll out dough to an 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using nutcracker cutter; transfer to baking sheets lined with Silpat baking mats. Refrigerate until firm, at least 15 minutes. Bake until crisp but not darkened, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on racks. Tint each batch of icing as described in royal icing recipe. Decorate cookies with icing, sanding sugar, and dragees.
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Slman Ameen
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Badashah King
[email protected]I love the almond flavor in these cookies. It's so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Yenyen
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too soft for my taste, but they were still good.
Khalid Arman
[email protected]I would definitely make these cookies again. They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious.
Ella Lewis
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too hard for my taste, but they were still good.
Evelyn Lamsy
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Malikfreed Malikfreed
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly, but they were still good.
Tomal 00
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
Josue Aristide RODONNE LAGAMBA
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good.
Toya Burg
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
stanley chery
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the almond flavor.
Fish & Supply BD
[email protected]The dough was a bit sticky, but the cookies turned out great.
Shujaad Nabi
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great holiday treat.
Osei Boakye
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
maxwell yalo
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute.
Phillicia Everson
[email protected]These nutcracker cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so festive and delicious, and everyone loved them.