Homemade Christmas Biscuits: Celebrate the festive season with these easy-to-make recipes, perfect for baking and gifting to your loved ones. Homemade Christmas biscuits are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season, combining the joy of baking with the spirit of giving. From the spiced aroma of gingerbread cookies to the buttery goodness of shortbread and the indulgence of chocolate-dipped almond treats, these easy-to-follow recipes will fill your home with festive cheer.
1. Gingerbread Cookies: A Classic Holiday Treat Gingerbread cookies are synonymous with Christmas. These spiced delights can be shaped into stars, trees, or even charming little gingerbread people.
Ingredients: ► 3 cups all-purpose flour ► 2 tsp ground ginger ► 1 tsp cinnamon ► 1/4 tsp nutmeg ► 1/2 tsp baking soda ► 1/4 tsp salt ► 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ► 3/4 cup brown sugar ► 1/2 cup molasses ► 1 large egg ► 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. 2.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla. 3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to form a dough.
Chill for at least 1 hour. 4. Roll out the dough and cut into festive shapes.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before decorating with icing or candy.
Fun Ideas: ► Create a gingerbread house kit with cut-out shapes and icing. ► Use edible glitter for a magical touch. 2.
Buttery Shortbread Biscu.