THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS COOKIE
approx. 22 cookies | active time: 20 minutes | full time: 1 hour
there’s something magical about baking cookies during the holidays—the warmth of the oven, the smell of buttery dough, and the joy of creating treats that look as festive as they taste. enter the perfect christmas cookie, a holiday classic with a little italian twist. made with pasta frolla, Italy’s signature shortcrust pastry dough, these cookies are buttery, crumbly, and just the right amount of sweet. they’re perfect for cutting into fun holiday shapes, dipping into rich Pistakio's OG Creamy Pistachio Spread, or decorating with your favorite toppings.
these cookies aren’t just delicious—they’re versatile. whether you’re serving them at a holiday party, gifting them to friends, or enjoying them with a cup of coffee on a quiet winter morning, they bring a little extra magic to the season. and let’s be honest, anything dipped in pistachio spread is automatically next-level indulgence. so grab your cookie cutters and let’s make some holiday memories with these irresistible treats!
ingredients:
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440g all purpose flour + more for sprinkling
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140g superfine cane sugar
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250g unsalted butter
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1 egg + 1 yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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for dipping: Pistakio OG Creamy pistachio spread
instructions:
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in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cold butter cut into cubes, and the egg + yolk. stir in the vanilla extract and knead thoroughly, and quickly, making sure the butter doesn't melt. knead until the dough goes from being shaggy until it forms into a ball.
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place the ball on some plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
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preheat your oven to 350ºF.
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take it out of the fridge, and divide into two seperate pieces.
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using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until the thickness is around 4mm, and then, using cookie cutters, shape out the cookies and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. (optionally: brush the cookies with an egg wash before baking; 1 whisked egg)
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bake for 10-12 minutes (or until golden on the edges) and let it cool before removing from the tray. dip your cookies into pistakio for best enjoyment!
