Ingredients and Weight:
- Plain flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
- Cornflake cereal: 1 cup (crushed) (100 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 grams)
- Confectioners' sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Red and green food coloring: a few drops each (optional)
- Christmas candy or sprinkle decorations: to decorate
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Slowly add the flour and mix until combined.
- Add the crushed cornflake cereal and mix well.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll into balls.
- Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool, then decorate with red and green food coloring or use Christmas candy/sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information: (per cookie assuming the recipe makes 8 cookies)
- Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and delicious cornflake cookies with a festive Christmas wreath design.
- A perfect blend of traditional cookie flavors with a creative twist for a festive celebration.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The cornflake adds a unique crunch." - John Doe
- "Such a fun and festive addition to our Christmas cookie tray." - Jane Smith
- "The combination of flavors is perfect, my family loved it!" - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use plain flour, not whole wheat or rye flour for best results.
- Make sure to allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating to ensure the decorations stay in place.
- If desired, you can add other flavors or extracts like almond or chocolate to add more depth to the cookies.
