Ingredients and Weight: - 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces - 1/4 cup ice water - 1 egg, beaten - 1/4 cup melted butter - 1/2 cup white sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries - 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Preparation Time: 60 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. 2. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. 4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1/8-inch thickness. 7. Cut out the dough using a 3-inch round cookie cutter. 8. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 9. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and melted butter. 10. Brush the cookies with the egg wash. 11. In a separate small bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. 12. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the cookies. 13. Sprinkle the walnuts, dried cherries, and white chocolate chips over the cookies. 14. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. 15. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 250 - Fat: 12g - Carbohydrates: 30g - Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics: - Flaky and tender crust - Sweet and spicy filling - Festive and elegant dessert
User Comments: - "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors is perfect." - "I love the crispy crust and the chewy filling. They're the perfect holiday treat." - "These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for every Christmas party I've hosted."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. - If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more ice water. - Don't overbake the cookies, or they will become dry and crumbly.