Stenciled Christmas Sugar Cookies Video Tutorial
Celebrate the season with stenciled Christmas sugar cookies as a fun project to make with the kids. Stenciled on my popular recipe for vanilla sugar cookies these are such an ideal treat. My video show just how simple, easy and effortless the stenciling technique is. You and the kids will have loads of fun. Give them as gifts and everyone will be impressed.
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 57kcal
Equipment
- Stencils
Ingredients
- 1 batch Vanilla Sugar Cookies OR
- 1 batch Eggless Vanilla sugar cookies
- 4 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp Water.
Instructions
Prepare cookies
- Prepare vanilla sugar cookies as shown in the recipe and video here.
- Roll and cut sugar cookies into desired shapes.
- Chill the cookies for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Prepare cocoa paste
- combine the cocoa powder and water to form a paste.
- The ratio of cocoa powder to water is just a guide.
- What you looking for is a paste consistency.
Stencil cookies
- Ensure cookies are firm to the touch.
- Place stencil on the cookie.
- Using a damp paintbrush lightly dipped in the cocoa paste.
- Hold the stencil firmly on the cookie (which is why we need the cookies to be chilled well).
- Brush the cocoa paste on the stencil as shown in the video.
- When done - lift the stencil carefully to reveal the design.
- Any minor cocoa paste smears can be cleaned gently with a wet paper towel.
- Place the cookies on a baking tray and chill them again.
Bake and cool
- Once the cookies are chilled again.
- Preheat the oven to 180 C/ 356 F.
- Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until just starting to get lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool on a cookie rack before you stack and store in the cookie jar.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg