Cookies
Description
It pairs perfectly with tea and coffee. The cookies are very simple in terms of ingredients, and what sets them apart is the aroma of zest and cinnamon. You don’t have to decorate the cookies—they’re delicious on their own; I used confectioner’s sprinkles. If you like, you can decorate the top with icing, sprinkle with chopped nuts, or simply dust with powdered sugar before serving. These cookies keep quite well in tin jars, but as a rule they disappear in an instant. It’s a wonderful idea to involve children in the process—they’ll definitely be delighted. They can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add softened butter.
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Step 3
Rub everything together with your hands until it resembles crumbs.
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Step 4
Add the egg, cinnamon, and grated zest.
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Step 5
Mix everything with a spoon, then knead a soft dough by hand. Shape it into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 6
Roll out the prepared dough into a sheet about 0.5 cm thick. Using cookie cutters, cut out any shapes you like.
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Step 7
Transfer the shaped pieces to a baking sheet and decorate as you like. From the amounts given I filled one standard oven tray. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes.
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Step 8
“New Year” cookies are ready.