Deck the Halls with Bakes of Jolly

Written by

Sojeong Yoon, ’25

     With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s time for everyone to whip out their Rudolf aprons, wintery spices, and frosty icing for a Christmas baking session. It’s not a December to remember without baking Christmas treats and sharing them with your family and friends. Below are the easiest, fail-proof Christmas dessert recipes you can try at home to keep the holiday festivities and mood going. Happy holidays!

 

Christmas Madeleines

Ingredients for madeleines:

  • All-purpose flour (100 grams)
  • Sugar (100 grams)
  • Melted butter (100 grams)
  • Eggs (2)
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Salt (½ tsp)
  • Plastic wrap
  • Piping bag
  • A large bowl

 

Ingredients for icing:

  • Powdered sugar (170 grams)
  • Hot water (2 tbsp)
  • Lemon juice (10 drops)
  • Christmas sprinkles

 

Reference: https://decoratedtreats.com/glaze-icing.html

 

Recipe for madeleines:

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and salt.
  2. Mix until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
  3. Mix (make sure there are no bubbles).
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  5. Dust the madeleine pan with flour.
  6. Pour the mixture into a piping bag and pipe into the madeleine pan.
  7. Preheat the oven to 180°C, then bake for 15 minutes at 180°C

 

Recipe for icing:

  1. For the icing, put powdered sugar and hot water in a bowl.
  2. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add lemon juice and mix until smooth.
  4. Use immediately on the madeleine, then place Christmas sprinkles on top.
  5. Wait until the icing hardens, then enjoy!

 

Christmas Tree Meringues

Ingredients:

  • Egg whites (4, at room temperature)
  • Lemon juice (1 tsp)
  • Salt (⅛ tsp)
  • Sugar (200g)
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Green food coloring (4-5 drops)
  • Star sprinkles
  • Piping bag
  • A large bowl
  • Hand mixer

 

Recipe:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg whites, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Using a hand mixer, stir on low speed until foamy.
  • Gradually add the sugar with the mixer on high speed until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Beat until the mixture is shiny and smooth, and forms stiff peaks.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring.
  • Pour the mixture into the piping bag, and pipe onto a tray.
  • Put star sprinkles on each miniature Christmas tree meringue.
  • Preheat the oven to 105°C, then bake for 1 hour at 105°C.

Reference: https://sugarspunrun.com/meringue-cookie-recipe/

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