New Zealand Holly Cookies

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
New Zealand Holly Cookies with a burst of fruity flavor
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup raspberry jam
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg , beaten
2 -3 teaspoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
red cinnamon candies
green food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
180
Sugar
20g
Fat
6g
New Zealand Holly Cookies are a festive treat that are traditionally eaten during the holiday season. These cookies feature a buttery, crumbly shortbread base filled with sweet raspberry jam that is then topped with a decorative Christmas-y glaze and finished with a cinnamon candy. Not only do they add a pop of color to any dessert platter, but these cookies are also a crowd-pleaser at holiday parties. They are the perfect addition to a cup of hot cocoa or tea after a long day of holiday shopping.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder.
2.In a separate bowl, cream butter and gradually add in milk, vanilla, and egg. Mix well.
3.Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4.Roll dough into balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
5.Using your thumb, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
6.Fill each indentation with raspberry jam.
7.Mix powdered sugar and milk together to make a glaze.
8.Add green food coloring to half of the glaze and red food coloring to the other half and mix well.
9.Drizzle green glaze onto half of the cookies and red on the other half.
10.Top each cookie with a cinnamon candy.

PROS

These cookies have a burst of fruity flavor from the raspberry jam and are perfect for the holiday season.

They are easy to make and look beautiful on a cookie platter.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.

They may be too sweet for those who do not like fruity desserts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Raspberry jam has health benefits such as being rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to controlling blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation.

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