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1. Gingerbread Cookies – Nothing screams Christmas more than some delicious Gingerbread cookies. They are easy to make and can be decorated with your favorite frosting or sprinkles. Here’s a simple recipe that you can try:
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1 tsp ground ginger
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup molasses
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger in a small bowl.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and egg together until smooth. Add the molasses and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
5. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out into desired shapes.
6. Place the cookies onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
7. Remove from oven and let cool completely before decorating.
2. Peppermint Bark – This is a classic Christmas treat that is loved by everyone. It’s chocolatey, minty, and tastes amazing. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
– 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
– 12 oz white chocolate chips
– 1 tsp peppermint extract
– Crushed candy canes
Instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet, smoothing it out with a spatula.
4. Allow the chocolate to harden for around 20-30 minutes.
5. Melt the white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
6. Add in the peppermint extract and mix well.
7. Pour the white chocolate over the semisweet chocolate layer and smooth it out.
8. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and let it harden in the refrigerator for around 30 minutes.
9. Once set, break the bark into pieces with your hands.
3. Yule Log Cake – This is a classic French dessert that resembles a log. It’s a chocolate sponge cake that is rolled up with a creamy filling. Here’s a recipe that you can try:
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/3 cup cocoa powder
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 5 large eggs, separated
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Fresh berries
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and melted butter, and mix until combined.
5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well combined.
6. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
11. While the cake is still warm, roll it up tightly with the parchment paper.
12. Let the cake cool completely before filling.
13. In a bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
14. Carefully unroll the cake and spread the cream over it. Sprinkle with fresh berries.
15. Roll the cake back up using the parchment paper to help.
16. Coat with powdered sugar to resemble snow and decorate with meringue mushrooms or candy holly leaves.
These are just a few ideas and recipes that you can try this Christmas. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the festive season with your loved ones. Happy baking!
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