Welcome the holiday spirit with these Alpine Gingerbread Cookies, filled with plum jam and enrobed in rich chocolate. Requiring an overnight rest in the refrigerator, the dough for these cookies is infused with honey, spices, and cocoa, resulting in a soft, flavorful treat that embodies the essence of the season.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
These gingerbread cookies offer a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, complemented by the tartness of the plum jam and the luxurious depth of chocolate. The anticipation of letting the dough rest overnight only adds to the magic of baking these treats, making them an ideal project for holiday baking with loved ones.
Perfect Occasion:
These cookies are tailor-made for the holiday season, perfect for Christmas Eve treats, holiday parties, or as thoughtful homemade gifts. Their intricate flavors and chocolate-dipped elegance make them a festive addition to any holiday dessert table.
Decoration Tips:
After dipping in melted dark chocolate, add a touch of elegance with a drizzle of white chocolate or sprinkle with festive decorations such as crushed candy canes, edible glitter, or holiday-themed sprinkles. Let your creativity shine by personalizing each cookie with unique designs.
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 250g flour
- 100g honey
- 60g butter
- 40g sugar
- 50g sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 packet gingerbread spice mix
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Additional:
- Plum jam mixed with 2 teaspoons of potato starch
Instructions:
- Warm honey in a saucepan, stir in gingerbread spice and cocoa, and bring to a slight boil while stirring. Remove from heat, mix in butter until melted, then allow to cool.
- Mix baking soda with sour cream and set aside to foam.
- Beat egg whites with sugar to stiff peaks, gradually add yolks, then fold in sifted flour, honey mixture, and sour cream.
- Combine well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 4mm thickness, cut out circles larger than your heart-shaped cutter.
- Place circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add a dollop of plum jam in the center, and cover with another dough circle, pressing edges to seal.
- Use the heart-shaped cutter to shape the cookies.
- Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 9-10 minutes.
- Once cooled, dip or drizzle in melted dark chocolate and decorate as desired.
Indulge in these Alpine Gingerbread Cookies, where each bite offers a heartwarming blend of holiday flavors wrapped in chocolate elegance. Enjoy the process of creating these delightful treats and the joy they bring to your festive celebrations.
