Holiday season is upon us, and that means holiday baking. Whether you're baking for Santa or family and friends, a delicious Christmas cookie recipe is a must-have this time of year. If you're getting tired of your usual go-to cookie or just want to spice things up this year, look no further. We've gathered 10 popular Christmas cookie recipes from around the world for you to try.
10 Peanut Butter Blossoms
According to a survey conducted by General Mills, peanut butter blossoms are the most popular Christmas cookie in North America. A chewy peanut butter cookie topped with milk chocolate - what's not to love? Check out Beyond the Butter for the full recipe.
9 Alfajores
Alfajores are a much-loved South American cookie. They originated in the East, made their way to Spain, and finally ended up in South America. Nowadays, Argentina is recognized as the epicenter of alfajores consumption. Different regions offer their own variations of alfajores, and this recipe from The Daily Meal features a favorite of Buenos Aires - dulce de leche sandwiched between two shortbread-like cookies.
8 Brigadeiro
Named after the Brazilian hero, Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, Brigadeiro is considered the most popular candy in Brazil. There is some disagreement on what type of dessert a Brigadeiro is, some sources say candy and others say cookie. Either way, you'll want to give this chocolatey, no-bake delicacy a try. All you need is condensed milk, butter, cocoa powder, and sprinkles. Find The Daily Meal's full recipe here.
7 Pizzelles
Originating in Italy, pizzelles have been dubbed the world's oldest cookie. These crispy waffle cookies are made with sugar, eggs, flour, butter or oil, and flavoring. The traditional flavor of the pizzelle was anise, but many modern variations include vanilla, lemon, or chocolate instead. You can find the recipe here, but keep in mind you'll need to invest in a pizzelle iron to make them. On the bright side, once you have the iron you'll be able to make these decadent waffle cookies all the time.
6 Florentines
There is much debate on the origins of the florentine. The name is deceitful and leads many to believe that Florence is where this cookie originated, but it was actually the late 17th century kitchens of France that we can thank for the delicate, lacy cookies that have become a holiday classic. If you enjoy almonds, vanilla, and chocolate joined together to make a thin, crisp cookie, then these are the dessert for you. The Food Network offers a full recipe here.
5 Chinese Almond Cookies
The Chinese Almond Cookie is a widely celebrated cookie in Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, along with Chinatowns in cities all over the world. It even has its own day, with National Chinese Almond Cookie Day being celebrated on April 9th. These cookies are buttery, chewy, and topped with a single almond for crunch. You can find the recipe on The Nibble along with more information on this cookie's history.
4 Russian Tea Cakes
The origins of Russian tea cakes are a mystery. It's documented that they began appearing in Russia in the 18th century, becoming a popular dessert served during tea-sharing ceremonies. If butter, chopped walnuts, vanilla, flour, and sugar rolled into a ball and generously coated in powdered sugar sounds heavenly to you, then you'll want to give this recipe a try this holiday season.
3 Hertzoggies
This tart-like cookie was created in the 1920s by supporters of the then South African Prime Minister J.B.M. Hertzog. These cookies have a fluffy pastry base filled with apricot jam and topped with meringue. You can find the recipe and additional history on hertzoggies on Boy Eats World's blog.
2 Makrout El Louz
Makrout el louz come from North Africa and can be found prepared in a variety of ways depending on the country. Gheza E. Shiriin's recipe features soft almond cookies flavored with lemon and almond extract and coated with powdered sugar.
1 Anzac Biscuits
Anzac biscuits are frequently made in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance for the soldiers who fought in Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. Anzac biscuits were originally knowns as "The Soldier's Biscuit." Friends and family of soldiers had to send shelf-stable food to their troops, and so the Anzac biscuit was born. The traditional ingredients included rolled oats, sugar, flour, coconut, butter, golden syrup or treacle, bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), and boiling water. You can find the full recipe of this historically notable cookie here.
Sources: realsimple.com, beyondthebutter.com, yerbamatero.com, thedailymeal.com/alfajores, go-brazil.org, thedailymeal.com/brigadeiro, udecatering.com, allrecipes.com/pizzelles, honestcooking.com, foodnetwork.com, thenibble.com, russianteacake.com, allrecipes.com/russianteacake, boyeatsworld.com, ghezaeshiriin.com, army.gov.au, christmas-cookies.com
November 29, 2020 at 08:00PM
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