Chestnut flour Christmas tree cookies with clementine zest and spices

Recipe by JustInCooking

Christmas cookies shaped like a tree, flavored with chestnut flour, clementine zest and spices, decorated with royal icing, candied chestnut and zest. Perfect for the holidays, they keep for a week in an airtight box.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
40m
Prep
1h 47m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.05
Per serving:$1.01

Critical Success Points

  • Mix the zest with the flours for even fragrance distribution.
  • Do not over‑work the dough after adding the flours.
  • Chill the dough for 3 hours before rolling.
  • Maintain a thickness of 6 mm for even baking.
  • Precise baking (10‑12 min at 180 °C) to avoid the cookies becoming hard.
  • Let the icing dry for 1 hour before storing.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with care.
  • Use gloves or a kitchen towel to remove the sheets from the oven.
  • Be careful with the knife or sharp cookie cutter.

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