Nigella Christmas Biscuits Recipe


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Introduction

Christmas is fast approaching, and it's time to start thinking about what to bake for the holiday season. One of the best things about Christmas is the abundance of delicious treats that can be made in the kitchen. One such treat is Nigella Christmas biscuits, a recipe that is both simple and delicious.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need to make Nigella Christmas biscuits:
  • 250g unsalted butter
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

Now that you have all of the ingredients, let's get started with the recipe:
  1. Preheat your oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices.
  5. Mix until you have a dough.
  6. Divide the dough into two and wrap each half in clingfilm.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 5mm.
  9. Cut out your desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  10. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Here are the nutrition facts for Nigella Christmas biscuits:
  • Serving size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 120
  • Total fat: 6g
  • Saturated fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 15g
  • Dietary fiber: 0g
  • Total sugars: 8g
  • Protein: 1g

Tips and Variations

Here are some tips and variations to help you make the perfect Nigella Christmas biscuits:
  • If you don't have all of the spices listed in the recipe, you can substitute them with mixed spice.
  • If you want to make the biscuits more festive, you can add some red or green food coloring to the dough.
  • You can also add some chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough before baking for some extra flavor and texture.
  • Try decorating the biscuits with icing or sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
  • Store the biscuits in an airtight container for up to a week.

Conclusion

Nigella Christmas biscuits are a delicious and easy treat to make during the holiday season. With their warm spices and buttery flavor, they're sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So why not give this recipe a try and add some festive cheer to your baking?

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