Christmas Cinnamon Cookies
Make Christmas Cinnamon Cookies once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around 20 minutes, and it serves 40. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Cook 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Serves 40
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 130 g (4.5 oz) almond flour
- 130 g (4.5 oz) butter, softened
- 130 g (4.5 oz) powdered sugar
- 300 g (10.5 oz) wheat flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Salt
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix all the ingredients together, in any order, to make a dough.
- Cool dough in a refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Flatten dough with a rolling pin.
- Cut out desired shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
Tips for the best Christmas Cinnamon Cookies
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 8 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does this Christmas Cinnamon Cookies recipe serve?
As written it serves 40. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 40×2.
Can I make Christmas Cinnamon Cookies ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
What can I substitute for (4.5 oz) almond flour?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
How long does Christmas Cinnamon Cookies take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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