How to prepare the best Christmas cookies in a pan to share in the novenas

The Christmas is one of the most anticipated and significant holidays of the year.celebrated by millions of people around the world. It is a time of reflection, family unity, and, above all, generosity.

On the other hand, the Novenas are a religious tradition that marks the wait for the birth of the Child Jesus. During these nine days before Christmas, families gather to pray, sing Christmas carols and share moments of joy.

Furthermore, the Christmas is an opportunity to express love and gratitudethrough gifts and through small gestures, such as offering a snack to the guests. The Christmas cookies are one of those delicious options that cannot be missed on the table.

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How to make Christmas cookies without an oven?

For those who want to enjoy some Christmas cookies without having to turn on the oven, an excellent option is to prepare them in a pan. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a quick, simple and delicious alternative.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of wheat flour.
• 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature).
• 1/4 cup of sugar.
• 1 egg.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
• 1 pinch of salt.
• Powdered sugar (optional, to decorate).

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Instructions:

• Preparation of the dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until creamy. You can do this with a hand mixer or a spatula. Then, add the egg and vanilla essence, and mix well until the ingredients are fully integrated.
• Incorporation of dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the previous preparation, mixing with a spatula until a soft and homogeneous dough is formed. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour.
• Formation of the cookies: Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a walnut) and place them on a lightly floured flat surface. With the help of a rolling pin or your hands, roll out the balls into thin discs, approximately 1 cm thick.
• Pan cooking: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the biscuits in the pan, without crowding them, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. If you wish, you can cover the pan during cooking to help them cook more evenly.
• Decoration (optional): Once the cookies are ready, let them cool and decorate with powdered sugar or your favorite topping. Add chocolate chips or dried fruits like walnuts or almonds for an extra touch.

If you want the shape of the cookies is different and not just round, you can use molds star, Christmas tree, snowmen, etc.

*This content had AI intervention and was curated by a specialized journalist from RCN Radio.