I know the sugar cookie is a classic American cookie, but to be honest, here in Australia it isn't very prominent. I'd like to think that we all know what a sugar cookie is though. This week's Tuesdays with Dorie recipe was chosen by Ulrike of Kuchenlatein; perfect for the Christmas season.
Of course I had all these grand plans of making batches of home made goods for family and friends, but I'm running a bit behind. I know it isn't too late to start now, but I just feel so frazzled about everything that needs to be done for Christmas that I don't know where to start! For instance, today I went searching for a Santa cookie cutter, but do you think I could find one? I thought it was a common shape. Anyway, my current cookie cutter collection only consists of a star, a christmas tree, a flower (see previous post about Linzer Sables) and various sizes of hearts. You can probably tell that I don't do cut out cookies very often. But there is something about the Christmas season that calls for decorated cookies.
For this batch of sugar cookies, I decided to go with a simple heart shape, decorated with plain sugar and also cinnamon sugar. I wasn't too sure if sugar cookies were meant to be really crispy, or slightly chewy. Mine were slightly chewy, but I think i'll cook them a little longer next time to get more of a crispy texture that won't go too soft once iced. It was good to trial the recipe before I start baking them for Christmas though.
For this batch of sugar cookies, I decided to go with a simple heart shape, decorated with plain sugar and also cinnamon sugar. I wasn't too sure if sugar cookies were meant to be really crispy, or slightly chewy. Mine were slightly chewy, but I think i'll cook them a little longer next time to get more of a crispy texture that won't go too soft once iced. It was good to trial the recipe before I start baking them for Christmas though.
9 comments:
So simple, yet... totaly fabulous!
I just loooooove that picture with the single bitten cookie!
Lovely, delicate and truly precious, Bria!
they look so pretty! love the simplicity. i'm going to use cinnamon sugar next time :)
They look beautiful.
I love the hearts. they look so pretty!
WHY are Santa cutters so hard to find?!? I had to order mine online. You'd think they'd be everywhere.
What IS "the" Christmas cookie there?
Your cookies are absolutely stunning! That cinnamon sugar really is a beautiful touch!
Simple is always best. Simple hearts with simple sugar/cinnamon. Perfect!
Thanks everyone. I'll be doing some decorated one for Xmas though!
great photos! I kept it really simple for this recipe as well.
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