The Secret to Perfect Christmas Cookies
Using top-quality ingredients is the first step to making amazing Christmas cookies. Here’s how I make sure each batch is extra special:
- Butter: Soft butter is key to creating a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Use good quality, unsalted butter and make sure it’s soft enough to mix smoothly.
- White Chocolate Chips: These add creamy, sweet pops throughout the cookie. White chocolate pairs beautifully with the richness of the butter and the nutty crunch of the pecans.
- Pecans: The pecans bring a festive touch of crunch, but feel free to swap them for macadamias or walnuts if you’d like a different nut flavour. Just make sure they’re fresh – the flavour really stands out in these cookies!🎅✨
Why This Recipe is Perfect for Christmas
This cookie dough is so versatile and forgiving. It’s just a matter of combining the ingredients, rolling the dough into balls, and baking. Because they’re made with self-raising flour, they puff up perfectly every time! The addition of condensed milk keeps them soft and gives them that rich, holiday-sweet taste that just says “Christmas.” 🎄
Tips for Baking the Best Christmas Cookies
- Use Room Temperature Butter: Softened butter mixes best with the other ingredients, creating a smoother dough and a tender crumb.
- Don’t Overbake: The cookies may still look a little soft when they come out of the oven, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Mix Gently: You don’t need a mixer – a wooden spoon works perfectly! Overmixing can make the cookies dense, so just combine until everything is blended.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
These Christmas cookies are perfect for pairing with a festive cup of tea or coffee. They’re also fabulous served alongside hot chocolate for a cosy holiday treat. If you’re feeling fancy, add a little dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to your hot drink to bring out the festive flavours in the cookies!
For a party platter, you can dress up these cookies with a dusting of icing sugar or a drizzle of white chocolate. They make a gorgeous addition to any holiday spread and are a total crowd-pleaser. And because they’re so buttery and soft, they’re delicious as is – no need for any extra adornment! ☕🎄
Storing Your Christmas Cookies
If you manage to have any leftover (good luck with that!), these Christmas cookies store beautifully:
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. They’ll stay fresh and soft for days.
- Freezer: These cookies are freezer-friendly! Just pop them in an airtight container, and they’ll keep for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, just let them thaw at room temperature or warm them slightly in the oven for that fresh-baked feel.
Other Recipes to Try
If you loved these Christmas cookies, here are a few more recipes that are perfect for the holiday season:
Each one is simple to make and perfect for gifting, parties, or just enjoying with loved ones.
Take a Pic and Share!
I’d love to see your Christmas cookie creations! If you try out this recipe, don’t forget to take a picture and share it with me on Instagram at @steph_cooks_stuff. Let’s spread the holiday cheer one cookie at a time! 🎄📸
Christmas Cookies
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 48 1x
Description
Get ready for a Christmas cookie that’s extra special! These beauties are loaded with white chocolate chips and pecans, giving you that perfect festive crunch. Plus, they’re so easy to make, you’ll have more time to enjoy the holiday cheer (or maybe make a second batch 😜). Let’s bake!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl until well combined.
- Roll into small balls or flatten out with a spoon.
- Pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye out – every oven’s different!
- Let them cool (if you can wait!) and enjoy with a festive cuppa.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Macadamias, walnuts, or even almonds would work beautifully in this recipe. Just make sure they’re roughly chopped so you still get that great texture.
Yes, you can make the dough and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking. If the dough gets too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling it out.
Add a sprinkle of festive sprinkles, or drizzle with white chocolate after they’re baked for an extra special touch. You could even add a bit of edible gold dust or coloured sugar for some holiday sparkle!