Table of contents for Holiday Cookies 2019 in Bake from Scratch

CRÈME FRAÎCHE SANDWICH COOKIES Makes about 18 sandwich cookies Recipe by Laura Kasavan These melt-in-your-mouth crème fraîche cookies will be the star of your holiday cookie platter! Sandwiched with sweet Vanilla Frosting and rolled in holiday sprinkles, you’ll love each buttery bite. 1½ cups (340 grams) unsalted butter, softened¾ cup (180 grams) crème fraîche1½ teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract¼ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup (120 grams) confectioners’ sugar3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarchVanilla Frosting (recipe follows)¼ cup (45 grams) holiday sprinkles* 1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and crème fraîche at medium speed until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add…

CHAI CRESCENT COOKIES Makes about 23 cookies Recipe by Laura Crandall Spice up your holidays with these chai-packed crescent cookies. This buttery, crumbly dough is flecked with a homemade chai blend and rolled in chai sugar after baking for an extra dose of warmth. 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened¾ cup (90 grams) confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract2½ cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (4 grams) ground cinnamon, divided1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground ginger, divided½ teaspoon ground cloves, divided¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, divided¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar…

LAURA KASAVAN Tutti Dolci | Woodbridge, California Follow: tutti-dolci.com | Instagram: @tutti_dolci Crème Fraîche Sandwich Cookies 42 Holiday Sprinkle Sablés 43 Empire Cookies 45 Citrus Sugar Cookie Bars 108 MIKE JOHNSON Mike Bakes NYC | New York, New York Follow: mikebakesnyc.com | Instagram: @mikebakesnyc Chocolate Peppermint Macarons 28 Gingerbread Crinkle Sandwich Cookies 68 Peppermint Cheesecake Swirl Brownies 107 ERIN CLARKSON Cloudy Kitchen | Brooklyn, New York Follow: cloudykitchen.com | Instagram: @cloudykitchen Spiced Shortbread Cookies with Caramelized White Chocolate 44 Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies with Irish Cream German Buttercream 55 Chocolate Cardamom Sugar Cookies 95 No-Bake Peppermint Slice 105 AMISHA GURBANI The Jam Lab | San Francisco, California Follow: thejamlab.com | Instagram: @thejamlab Chocolate Halvah Sandwich Cookies with Cardamom Buttercream 31 Orange Zest Shortbread with Cranberry-Champagne Buttercream 57 Snowflake Linzer Cookies…

Confectioners’ Sugar Dusting PICK A STENCIL, SIFT YOUR SUGAR, AND VOILÀ! A DELICATELY DETAILED DESIGN IS BORN. THE PATTERNS Plain Dusting: When in doubt, no pattern or stencil is required. A simple dusting of confectioners’ sugar onto a cookie is always embraced as a snowy wonder. Doily/Lace Pattern: Use the edge of a paper doily or a lace tablecloth to give your cookies an intricate design. The fine confectioners’ sugar will sift directly into the eyelet holes to resemble a lace pattern. Paper Stencil Pattern: Trace stars, snowflakes, and trees onto paper and then cut them out, or use a stencil puncher (like the kinds found at craft stores like Michaels) to create quick, exact designs. THE METHOD Lay the desired pattern over the cookie. With a sifter, cascade confectioners’…

HOT BUTTERED RUM RUGELACH Makes 36 cookies Recipe by Michele Song These rum-spiked rugelach are inspired by the classic holiday drink and are sure to be a hit at the adult table. The cream cheese rugelach dough is super buttery and flaky, and the brown sugar filling has chopped spiced pecans with hints of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The glaze is also spiked with rum, so don’t be shy with those drizzles! 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt1 cup (227 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed8 ounces (225 grams) cold cream cheese, cubed1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract¾ cup (165 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar1 tablespoon (21 grams) honey1 tablespoon (15 grams) dark or spiced rum2 teaspoons (4 grams)…

cover recipe SUGAR COOKIE WREATHS Makes about 36 cookies Recipe by Laura Crandall Is it really the holidays if you don’t have festive sugar cookies? These classic cookies are topped with an elegant Royal Icing wreath that’s easier to create than you might think. Follow our step-by-step decorating guide on page 20 and you’ll be decking the halls with these jolly cookies in no time. 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened2 cups (240 grams) confectioners’ sugar1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature1½ teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract½ teaspoon (2 grams) almond extract3¼ cups (406 grams) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher saltRoyal Icing (recipe follows) 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of a…

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MACARONS Makes about 24 macarons Recipe by Mike Johnson These chocolate macarons are sprinkled with crushed candy canes and sandwiched together with a White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or alongside a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night. 4 large egg whites (120 grams), room temperature½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (124 grams) granulated sugar1⅔ cups (200 grams) confectioners’ sugar1⅓ cups (128 grams) almond flour2 tablespoons (10 grams) unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder1 tablespoon (5 grams) black cocoa powderCrushed peppermint candies* (optional)White Chocolate Peppermint Ganache (recipe follows) 1. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, use a pencil to draw 1½-inch circles 2 inches apart on parchment; turn parchment over. 2. In the bowl…

RED VELVET PEPPERMINT COOKIES Makes about 22 cookies Recipe by Laura Crandall Dipped in smooth white chocolate and finished off with soft peppermint candies, these chewy red velvet cookies are sure to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth. ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened⅔ cup (133 grams) granulated sugar⅓ cup (73 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar1 large egg (50 grams)1 tablespoon (15 grams) liquid red food coloring1 teaspoon (5 grams) distilled white vinegar1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract½ teaspoon (2 grams) peppermint extract1½ cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour¼ cup (21 grams) Dutch process cocoa powder1½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) baking powder½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) baking soda1 (10-ounce) bag (283.5 grams) white chocolate melting wafersGarnish: crushed soft peppermint candies 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment…

NO-BAKE PEPPERMINT SLICE Makes 16 bars Recipe by Erin Clarkson This recipe is a nod to my favourite biscuit (cookie) from New Zealand, the mint slice. I’ve turned it into this No-Bake Peppermint Slice, which has a chocolate-graham cracker crust, a minty filling, and a smooth chocolate top. A little goes a long way with this, so it is perfect for making ahead to have on hand in the refrigerator for whenever you need a little treat! 1 (14.4-ounce) box (408 grams) graham crackers½ cup (43 grams) Dutch process cocoa powder¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (99 grams) unsweetened desiccated coconut*1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (255 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooledPeppermint Filling (recipe follows)Chocolate Topping (recipe follows) 1. Butter…