🎅 Mes biscuits de Noël

Ingredients

• 250 g Unsalted Butter (softened to a spreadable consistency)
• 150 g Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
• 2 Tbsp Honey (any mild honey such as acacia or clover)
• 1 tsp Orange Zest (finely grated from a fresh orange)
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest (finely grated from a fresh lemon)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 300 g All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 200 g Powdered Sugar (for royal icing, sifted)
• 1 Egg White (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

   In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, honey, orange zest, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt; mix on medium speed, then increase slightly to fully incorporate.

   Time: PT8M

2. Incorporate the Flour

   Gradually add the sifted flour to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Finish the dough by hand, pulling it together into a ball.

   Time: PT5M

3. Chill the Dough

   Flatten the dough ball into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for 15–20 minutes until firm but not rock‑hard.

   Time: PT20M

4. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 170°C

5. Roll and Cut the Cookies

   On a parchment‑lined baking sheet, roll the chilled dough to a uniform thickness (about 5 mm for crisp cookies or 8 mm for softer centers). Use a ruler or two wooden spoons as guides to keep the thickness even. Cut shapes with cookie cutters or a knife.

   Time: PT10M

6. Bake the Cookies

   Bake the cut cookies on the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 170°C

7. Cool

   Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

   Time: PT10M

8. Prepare Royal Icing

   In a clean bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, egg white, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Adjust consistency with a few drops of water if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too runny.

   Time: PT8M

9. Pipe Decorations

   Transfer the royal icing to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe festive designs (stars, snowflakes, borders) onto the cooled cookies. Let the icing set for 15–20 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

10. Final Touches & Serve

    Once the icing has set, arrange the cookies on a platter and serve with coffee or tea. Store as directed.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

0.5 g