Tis the season to bake delightful treats that fill your home with the warm, inviting scents of the holidays. What better way to celebrate than with a recipe for Nigella Christmas Cookies? These cookies are a perfect blend of festive flavors and cozy nostalgia, guaranteed to bring joy to your loved ones. So, grab your mixing bowls, turn on some cheerful music, and let’s get baking!
**Nigella Christmas Cookies**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground cloves
– 1/3 cup dried cranberries
– 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
6. Gently fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or fork.
9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
These Nigella Christmas Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace or to share with friends and family during the holiday season. Their combination of tangy cranberries, sweet white chocolate, and warming spices will surely put a smile on everyone’s face. So, get baking and spread the joy of the season with these delicious cookies!
