Christmas Cookies Recipe

Christmas Cookies Recipe: Based on NeemTime research

🎄 Ingredients for Christmas Cookies (Makes ~30 cookies for 4 people)

Dry Ingredients:

2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract (optional)

For Decorating (optional but homemade):

1 egg white (for glaze)

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

1-2 tbsp milk

Natural food colorings (from beet juice, turmeric, spinach etc.)

🎅 Total Preparation Time for 4 Persons:

1 hour 20 minutes (including chilling time)

Dough prep: 20 minutes

Chilling: 30 minutes

Rolling, cutting, baking: 20 minutes

Decorating (optional): 10 minutes

🔥 Detailed Preparation Guide (with calories per step)

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

Ingredients used:

Butter: 226g → 1628 kcal

Sugar: 300g → 1160 kcal

Egg: 1 large → 70 kcal

Vanilla & almond extract: negligible calories

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

Calories: 2858 kcal total

➡️ Per serving (¼ batch of dough): ~715 kcal

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

Ingredients used:

All-purpose flour: 345g → ~1300 kcal

Baking soda, baking powder, salt: negligible calories

Instructions:
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.

Calories: 1300 kcal total

➡️ Per serving (¼ batch): ~325 kcal

Step 3: Chill the Dough

Divide dough into 2 parts. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
(Chilling makes rolling easier and prevents spreading.)

⏱️ No calories added

Step 4: Roll & Cut Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.

Cut into festive shapes using cookie cutters.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

⏱️ 10 minutes rolling & cutting
➡️ No additional calories

Step 5: Bake the Cookies

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes or until edges are just golden.

Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.

Estimated calories lost during baking: ~5% due to evaporation
➡️ Total calories after baking: ~3940 kcal → ~985 kcal per person

Optional Step 6: Homemade Glaze or Icing (Optional)

Ingredients used:

1 egg white → 17 kcal

Powdered sugar: 120g → 480 kcal

Milk: 2 tbsp → 20 kcal

Natural food coloring (negligible calories)

Instructions:

Whisk egg white until frothy.

Mix in powdered sugar and a splash of milk until smooth.

Add natural color if desired and decorate cookies.

Calories: ~517 kcal total
➡️ Per person: ~130 kcal if icing is used

🍪 Total Calories Per Person