Window Christmas Cookies

Window Christmas Cookies: Festive Delights with Almond and Red Jelly

Discover the magic of the holiday season with Window Christmas Cookies. These almond-infused delights, adorned with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, showcase a festive cutout that unveils a layer of vibrant red fruit jam. Let’s explore the charm of these visually stunning and delicious treats.

Delicious

Window Christmas Cookies featuring buttery almond cookies that cradle a hidden gem—a luscious red fruit jelly. The whimsical cutout, resembling a festive window, adds a touch of enchantment to these delectable treats. The delicate balance of textures and flavors makes these cookies a must-have during holiday celebrations.

Visually Stunning

Elevate your holiday dessert table with the picturesque charm of Window Christmas Cookies. The powdered sugar dusting creates a snowy effect, enhancing the seasonal allure. The cutout window offers a sneak peek into the jewel-like red jam within, creating a scene reminiscent of a winter wonderland.

Embrace a cherished holiday tradition with Window Christmas Cookies, bringing joy to gatherings and adding a touch of magic to festive moments. Whether paired with hot cocoa or shared with loved ones, these cookies capture the warmth and spirit of the season.

Customize your holiday treats by experimenting with various fruit preserves. While the classic version features raspberry or strawberry jam, adventurous bakers can add a personalized touch. Consider dusting with edible glitter for an extra festive flair.

Festive

In the realm of holiday treats, Window Christmas Cookies shine as both visually captivating and palate-pleasing. The combination of buttery cookies, vibrant jam, and a dusting of powdered sugar creates a symphony of flavors that embodies the joy and festivity of the season. Make Window Christmas Cookies a highlight of your holiday traditions, and share the magic with friends and family.

You can, of course, make these cookies at any time of the year: Valentines Day, anniversary, date night, or any occasion.

How to make Window Christmas Cookies (48 cookie sandwiches)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup (2sticks) of Butter (softened)
• 1 Cup of Sugar (granulated)
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
• 2 2/3 Cups of All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp of Baking Powder
• 1/8 tsp of salt
• Jelly (Red – such as Raspberry or Red Currant)
• Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

• Hand Mixer
• Rolling pin (with Spacer – see bellow)
• Cookie Cutters (one solid, one with a window)
• Parchment paper or Cooking Oil spray
• 2 Cookie sheets
• Fine mesh strainer

Directions:

Make the dough:

• Heat oven to 350F.
• Line cookie sheet with Parchment paper, or very lightly spray with Cooking Oil, set aside.
• In a bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (5 min) using a hand held mixer or standing mixer.
• Add egg and Vanilla Extract, beat together.

• In another bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt.
• Mix dry ingredients with butter mixture, make a dough.

Shape the Cookies:

• Break dough into 2 sections,.
• Lightly sprinkle surface with flour and roll dough into 1/4 inch thickness using a Rolling Pin. I highly recommend using a rolling pin with a spacer – it will make your job much easier and for me it was a “game changer”. Your cookies will have even thickness and will bake evenly. (I purchased mine after the photo was taken.)
• Use Christmas cookies cutters to cut-out shapes. Make sure you have same number of solid cutouts (for the bottom of your cookie sandwich) and cutouts with window (for the top of your cookie sandwich).

Bake and Assemble the Cookies:

• Carefully transfer Christmas cookies onto the cookie sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
• Bake 8 min, or until lightly / pale brown on the bottom.
• Cool cookies slightly and gently transfer on cooling rack (don’t wait too long, otherwise they will continue brown on the bottom).
• When completely cooled, spread a thin layer of jelly on the bottom (solid) cookie, leaving slightly ticker layer in the middle.

Decorate the Cookies:

• Cover with the upper cookie, wiping any jelly that “squished out” on the sides with a knife.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar, using fine mesh strainer.

• All done. Great job!
• Serve and Enjoy.

These cookies are very fragile when you first take them out of the oven. If you break them, don’t feel bad. In our family we save all broken or miss-shaped cookies and use them to make Rum Balls. Rum balls are always the last cookie to make, and are one of the favorites, along with the Chocolate Fudge or Nutty Nest Cookies. Be sure to check out those recipes as well. They are crowd pleasers together with the Window Christmas cookies.

Please leave me a comment in the comments section. Happy baking and Merry Christmas!