Are you looking for the BEST Christmas Cut Out Biscuit Recipe? Well here it is!
I’ve been making this Christmas Biscuit recipe with my boys ever since they were young, as it’s a great way to get them involved in the kitchen in the lead up to Christmas. These biscuits are based on this Vanilla Snap biscuit recipe, which is freezer friendly, holds it shape well when cut and most importantly, tastes great!
The dough for these Christmas Cut Out Biscuits is quite forgiving – which is VERY important when working with the kids! Also, you can make it ahead of time and either store in the fridge for a day or two, or you can freeze it for up to one month. Without a doubt, my boys favourite part of making these biscuits is the decorating of them. I’ve listed a few of the items that we use when decorating these biscuits, however it’s really up to you and your imagination!
Tips for making the BEST Christmas Cut Out Biscuits
- You can freeze the dough for up to one month or store it in the fridge (either in an airtight container or wrapped in cling wrap) for two days before using. Let the dough return to room temperature before rolling.
- If you are working with this dough in hot weather (hello Australian summer!) it’s a good idea to keep the dough you are not using in the fridge until needed.
- You can ice these biscuits with royal icing.
- Keep an eye on your biscuits as they cook, the cooking time WILL vary depending on the size of your cookie cutter.
- These Christmas Biscuits will keep in an airtight container for up to one week.
If you are looking for another great biscuit to decorate, my easy Shortbread recipe is also worth checking out too.
The BEST Christmas Cut Out Biscuits Recipe
This simple Christmas Cut Out Biscuits recipe is perfect for decorating with the kids. Both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.
Ingredients
- 185 grams butter softened
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 & ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 & ½ cups plain flour
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk extra
Decorations
- Icing Writing Pens
- Mini Candy Canes
- Red and Green M&M's
Instructions
- Place the softened butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract into the bowl of an electric mixer and mix on a medium - high speed for 4 minutes, or until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- Add the flour, egg and extra egg yolk and beat on a low speed until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured bench and use your hands to bring it together (don’t worry, it will be crumbly) and lightly knead into a smooth ball. Cover in cling wrap and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius. Roll out dough (thickness of 5mm) between two sheets of baking paper and using your choice of a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place onto your prepared trays.
- Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits begin to turn golden around the edges. Leave the biscuits to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
- Please note your cooking time will vary depending on the size of the biscuit cutter that you use.You can make this dough a couple of days in advance and store in the fridge until neede
Notes
Please note your cooking time will vary depending on the size of the biscuit cutter that you use.
You can make this dough a couple of days in advance and store in the fridge until neede
Nutrition
Calories: 3372kcalCarbohydrates: 440gProtein: 42gFat: 163gSaturated Fat: 99gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 756mgSodium: 1269mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 8gSugar: 202gVitamin A: 5120IUCalcium: 142mgIron: 16mg
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The BEST Thermomix Christmas Cut Out Biscuits Recipe
This simple Christmas Cut Out Biscuits recipe is perfect for decorating with the kids. Both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.
Ingredients
- 185 grams butter softened
- 220 grams caster sugar
- 1 & ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 375 grams plain flour
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk extra
Decorations
- Icing Writing Pens
- Mini Candy Canes
- Red and Green M&M's
Instructions
- Place the butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 30 seconds, speed 3.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 20 seconds, speed 3 until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- Add the flour, egg and extra egg yolk and and mix for 10 seconds, speed 4.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and select the ‘kneading’ function and knead for 2 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a bench which as been dusted with flour or a Thermomat and lightly knead to bring it into a ball and wrap in cling wrap. Pop it into the fridge for 30 mins to chill.
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius and roll out dough (to a thickness of 5mm) between two sheets of baking paper. Use an 10cm biscuit cutter before using the 4cm cutter in the centre to make the ‘wreath’. Use a skewer to make a small hole in the top of the dough (this is where you will thread the ribbon through) and use an egg flip to carefully transfer the biscuit onto your prepared baking tray. Repeat until you have used all of the dough.
- Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits begin to turn golden around the edges. Leave the biscuits to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
- Once completely cool, cut a small piece of the ribbon and thread it through the hole you made in the top of the biscuit (if it has closed a little during baking you can use the skewer to carefully make it bigger) and use the icing and decorations to decorate your Christmas Wreath Biscuits as desired.
Notes
The time it takes to cream your butter and sugar may vary depending on the temperature of your butter.
Please note your cooking time will vary depending on the size of the biscuit cutter that you use.
You can make this dough a couple of days in advance and store in the fridge until neede
Nutrition
Calories: 3677kcalCarbohydrates: 507gProtein: 49gFat: 163gSaturated Fat: 99gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 756mgSodium: 1271mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 10gSugar: 222gVitamin A: 5120IUCalcium: 151mgIron: 19mg
Tried this recipe? Please leave a rating and tag me on Instagram! Mention @createbakemake or tag #createbakemake!
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