Holiday Entertaining
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Three Essential Rolled Christmas Cookies
Rolled Cookies refer to a specific cookie style. Gingerbread & sugar cookie dough are examples of the type of cookies classified in this category. Blend the dough, roll it out & cut the shapes. Leavening affects the final shape of the cookies so if you prefer a clean, crisp texture & look, it can be omitted from many recipes. Baking soda & powder produce puffier shapes & a soft or cake-like texture as found in Buttermilk Gingerbread Cookies. If it simply isn’t Christmas unless a plate of iced sugar cookies is left for Santa, look to Classic Sugar Cookies & Holiday Cookie Decorating for pointers to fill the order. The versatile dough can be used to bake any shape. A little cinnamon, ginger & nutmeg transforms it into Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies while replacing a little of the flour with cocoa powder yields a rich Chocolate Sugar Cookie.
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How To Create A Collection Of Rolled Cookies
Planning & logistics are the key fundamentals to hosting fabulous open house gatherings during the holidays. Delicious rolled cookie recipes offer good taste when entertaining is in order & you certainly can’t go wrong with any of these favorites. Texture & flavor add interest to lovely parties & gifts for giving.
The Technique
Knowing when & how far in advance seasonal cookies can be prepared for gatherings will help ensure a smooth event. Follow these pointers for an organized execution that’s guaranteed to be a success.
No. 1
Classic Sugar Cookies
A good sugar cookie should leave a trail of granules about the space in which it was consumed. In the truest form, these cookies are finished the old-fashioned way with the standard but can be decorated however you so please for a fresh, modern look. Choose wild colors or those exuding holiday cheer by substituting your favorite variety of sugar for a custom creation. Learn how to make a holiday Rolled Cookie classic that can be cut into a variety of festive shapes & decorated a number of different ways throughout the year.
No. 2
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Sugar Cookies are a delicious alternative when it comes to baking a batch of cut out cookie shapes. Cocoa powder provides a rich flavor while omitting the leavening keeps them looking crisp once baked. The dough discs can be prepared in advance, placed in zip-top bags & stored in the freezer for up to two weeks before baking. Thaw the dough discs in the refrigerator overnight before proceeding with the recipe instructions provided. Learn to make this cookie variation by following my valuable pointers & bake a beautiful batch of cookies right away.
No. 3
Fresh Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Fresh Ginger-Molasses Cookies are a sophisticated cookie comparable to a crinkle cookie in texture with a mild spice flavor like a Biscoff. Serve them with coffee, egg nog & milk punch or create a lovely collection of cookies by accompanying them with molded cookies such as Gingerbread Snowballs & Chocolate-Gingerbread Thumbprints to give as a gift. This particular dough is extremely sticky. Flour the work surface & pastry pin well while rolling the dough & place it into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to re-firm during the cutting process. However do not be tempted to add additional flour to the formula. The cookies bake beautifully with crisp edges once cool from the oven with soft, chewy centers. Expect them to soften further over time. Learn how to make this delightful cookie to serve & share during holiday festivities.
The Tune
“The Christmas Song” Aretha Franklin
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