Festive Holiday Desserts
The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family, and of course, indulging in sweet treats. From cookies to cakes to candies, there's no shortage of delicious desserts to enjoy during the festive season. Here are three holiday dessert recipes that are sure to become your new favorites.
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic, with their warm spices and molasses flavor. Here's what you'll need:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
