This snickerdoodles recipe uses gingerbread sugar for the coating instead of the typical cinnamon sugar. I used my go-to snickerdoodles recipe, which is baking soda free and cream of tartar free - and yes, the snickerdoodles still stay soft !
To make the gingerbread sugar coating, you'll need a gingerbread spice mix (either store-bought or homemade - there are plenty of recipes online !). Once you have your gingerbread spice mix, the recipe is the same as any other snickerdoodles recipe : whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cream the butter and sugar, add in the egg and vanilla, then stir in the dry ingredients. Shape the dough into balls, roll in the gingerbread sugar, bake for 12 to 15 minutes, and tada ! You have gingerbread snickerdoodles ! These cookies will be perfect for the Holidays.
Here's the recipe for gingerbread snickerdoodles :
GINGERBREAD SNICKERDOODLES
by A Cup Of Sprinkles
This snickerdoodles recipe uses gingerbread sugar for the coating instead of the typical cinnamon sugar. Baking soda and cream of tartar free.
Cook time : Makes 10 cookies
Ingredients : 180g of flour 1/4 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder 110g of softened butter 150g of sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar coating : 3 tbsp of sugar 1 tsp of gingerbread spice mix
Instructions :
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients.
Put the cookie dough in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven.
In a small bowl, make the gingerbread coating : mix the sugar and gingerbread spices together.
Using an ice cream scoop or spoons, form balls with the cookie dough, and roll them in the gingerbread coating.
Put the cookie dough balls on a baking paper covered baking sheet, making sure not to put them too close together as the snickerdoodles will spread as they bake.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes (180°C/350°F), until the edges on the snickerdoodles are golden.
Let me know in the comments if you make these gingerbread snickerdoodles ! You can also share a picture on Instagram by tagging @acupofsprinkles and using the hashtag #acupofsprinkles !
I can't believe this is only the first recipe that uses Nutella on this blog ! Guess what ? I love Nutella. You shouldn't trust people who don't like Nutella.
This dessert recipe is perfect for the Holidays. Nothing says Christmas more than a Christmas tree, right ? This Nutella Christmas tree pastry looks impressive but is super quick and easy to prepare. Plus, you only need a few ingredients :
Puff pastry - I used storebought, but if you want to use homemade, go ahead ! You'll need two 6in circles of puff pastry to make this Christmas tree pastry.
Nutella - I didn't measure out exactly how much Nutella I used, but 4-5 tablespoons will be enough. You don't want to use too much Nutella or twisting the dough will be a bit more difficult.
Egg yolk - to give the Nutella pastry that beautiful golden color !
You could also sprinkle some vanilla sugar over the pastry before you put it in the oven, or add a dusting of icing sugar after the pastry has cooled. I've also seen some Nutella Christmas tree pastries with mini M&M's to make baubles (gently press them into the dough before baking).
Here's how to make a Nutella Christmas tree pastry :
1). Roll out the puff pastry. On one circle, spread a thin layer of Nutella (about 4 or 5 tablespoons - don't use too much.) 2). Cover with the second circle of puff pastry. 3). Using a sharp knife, cut a Christmas tree shape in the dough and remove the excess puff pastry (You can use the excess to make Nutella croissants. I also used a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a star-shaped tree topper). 4). Using a sharp knife again, make horizontal cuts about 1cm apart on each side of the tree (see picture), making sure to leave some uncut dough in the middle of the tree. 5). Twist the sliced dough a couple times to make branches. 6). Beat an egg yolk and brush the puff pastry with the egg wash. 7). Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the puff pastry is a nice golden color.
Here's the recipe for this Nutella Christmas tree pastry :
NUTELLA CHRISTMAS TREE PASTRY
by A Cup Of Sprinkles
Need an easy Christmas dessert ? Look no further than this Christmas tree shaped Nutella filled pastry ! Only a few ingredients required.
Roll out the puff pastry. On one circle, spread a thin layer of Nutella (you can microwave the Nutella for about 10-15 seconds to make it easier to spread.)
Cover with the second circle of puff pastry. Using a sharp knife, cut a Christmas tree shape in the dough and remove the excess puff pastry (You can use the excess to make Nutella croissants. I also used a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a star-shaped tree topper).
Using a sharp knife again, make horizontal cuts about 1cm apart on each side of the tree (see picture), making sure to leave some uncut dough in the middle of the tree. Twist the sliced dough a couple times to make branches.
Beat an egg yolk and brush the puff pastry with the egg wash. Optional : sprinkle some vanilla sugar over the dough.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes (180°C, until the puff pastry is a nice golden color. Optional : add a dusting of icing sugar over the cooled pastry.
Let me know in the comments if you make this Nutella Christmas tree pastry ! You can also share a picture on Instagram by tagging @acupofsprinkles and using the hashtag #acupofsprinkles !
Here are 5 easy cookie recipes for Christmas ! From the best ever chocolate chip cookies to almond sablés, you'll be sure to find the perfect cookie treat to leave for Santa !
If I had to choose only one thing I love doing in December, it would be baking cookies. Cookies are so easy and quick to make, and there are so many different types ! Chocolate chip cookies (milk, dark, or white), double chocolate cookies, snickerdoodles, sablés (sugar cookies), the list goes on ! In this post, you'll find five easy Christmas cookie recipes to try this month.
These buttery sablés (French shortbread cookies) are made using ground almonds and a couple of drops of almond extract to take the almond flavor up a notch. Only four ingredients and no eggs required ! Use a star shaped cookie cutter to make these more festive !
Want to make delicious cinnamon cookies that stay soft ? This Snickerdoodles recipe uses only baking powder, no baking soda and no cream of tartar involved !
This is my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. I've used it for years and it makes the best chocolate chip cookies ever. These are the ones that get left out for Santa every year ! ;)
Let me know in the comments if you try one of these cookie recipes for Christmas ! You can also share a picture on Instagram by tagging @acupofsprinkles and using the hashtag #acupofsprinkles !
Here are five dessert recipes to get you through Autumn ! These cookies, tarts, and cakes will be the perfect treats to eat on rainy afternoons.
Here is an Autumn recipe round-up post for you ! These five dessert recipes make the perfect treats and snacks for those rainy, grey Fall afternoons ! Brownies, chocolate cake, cookies and bars, tarts : you're sure to find something you like here (and if you don't, check out the recipe index, or search recipes by ingredients.)
TARTE AU SUCRE
Tarte au sucre (literally "sugar tart") is a specialty from the North of France. A thin round brioche is topped with a mixture of heavy cream and light brown sugar. This classic French dessert is easier to make than it looks !
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Milk and white chocolate chips are added to a dark chocolate brownie base to make these brownies a delicious triple threat !
I based this easy recipe for nougat cream white chocolate chip cookies on my best chocolate chip cookies ever recipe. These cookies had been on my mind for a while, and with Autumn here I finally decided that it was time to try them out. They turned out perfect ! The nougat cream adds a nutty flavor to the cookies, and the white chocolate chips are a nice addition to these chewy cookies.
I actually cut up a block of white baking chocolate to make chocolate chunks – as I said in my chocolate chip cookie recipe post, that's what I always do. You get more chocolate per cookie bite, and it's cheaper. Win win !
You can find nougat cream on Amazon in the US. You can also use nougat cream to make nougat cream cookie slices.
To make these white chocolate chip nougat cream cookies, you have to start by creaming the softened butter and nougat cream, then mix in the sugar. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, then slowly mix in the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder) before you add in the white chocolate chips. You can bake the cookies right away, or keep the dough in the fridge to bake later. Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges are a nice golden color.
This recipe makes about 15 cookies (I use an ice cream scoop to make the cookie dough balls). The cookies will keep for up to a week in an airtight container.
Let me know in the comments if you make these nougat cream cookies ! You can also share a picture on Instagram by tagging @acupofsprinkles and using the hashtag #acupofsprinkles !
Here's how to make nougat cream white chocolate chip cookies :
NOUGAT CREAM WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
by A Cup Of Sprinkles
Nougat cream white chocolate chip cookies – Chewy white chocolate chip cookies with a nougat cream cookie base.
Cook time : 15 Cookies
Ingredients : 120g of nougat cream 60g of softened butter 170g of unrefined sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of vanilla extract 310g of flour 2 tsp of baking powder 1/2 tsp of salt 100g of white chocolate chip or chunks
Instructions :
Preheat the oven.
Cream the butter and nougat cream. Mix in the sugar.
Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mix until well-incorporated.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, and gradually add them to the cookie dough. Add the white chocolate chips. Mix until well-incorporated.
Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Use spoons or an ice cream scoop to shape cookie dough balls, and place on the baking sheet.
Bake at 150/180°C (TH5/6) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are a golden color.
This banana oat bars recipe is the same as this applesauce oat bars recipe, only the applesauce has been switched for mashed bananas and banana slices. These banana oat squares are super easy to make, and they only require basic ingredients (flour, sugar, butter, oats, baking powder and salt, and bananas). This oat bar recipe is egg-free.
These oatmeal banana bars will be the perfect after-school snack for Autumn !
To make these banana oat bars, you will need to whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, oats, salt and baking powder), and then add in the softened butter. Combine using your fingers until it forms crumbs. You then have to flatten some of the mixture in a baking pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
Mash a couple of bananas, spread over the bottom of the bars, add banana slices over the mashed bananas, and sprinkle the rest of the oat crumble on top before baking for 35 minutes.
Keep these banana bars in a box for up to a week. I kept mine at room temperature.
Let me know in the comments if you make these banana oat bars ! You can also share a picture on Instagram by tagging @acupofsprinkles and using the hashtag #acupofsprinkles !
These oat crumble bars are full of banana flavor and are super easy to make with only a few ingredients ! This recipe is egg-free.
Cook time : 16 servings
Ingredients : 190g of flour 150g of sugar 1/8 tsp of salt 1 tsp of baking powder 150g of rolled oats 175g of butter, softened 3 bananas
Instructions :
Preheat the oven.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and oats.
Add in the butter and combine (using your fingers) until it forms crumbs.
In an 8x8in (20x20cm) pan covered in baking paper, spread a little over half of the mixture, and flatten it (using the bottom of a glass or your fingers) to form the base of the banana bars. Bake for 15 minutes.
Mash two of the bananas, and slice the third one.
Take the pan out of the oven, spread the mashed bananas on the base, add the banana slices and sprinkle the rest of the mixture on top.
Here are 5 Summer dessert recipes, from nectarine layer cake to apricot tart and raspberry cupcakes. You can also get ready to bake French desserts such as Tarte Tropézienne or a Fraisier !
I have a giant jar of nougat cream in the pantry. That giant jar of nougat cream will expire soon, so I need to use it up. I looked up recipes online to try and find a way to use nougat cream in a recipe, unfortunately, every dessert recipe either uses actual nougat or they're recipes to make nougat cream (and I already have it so those recipes are useless to me.)
