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Mary Berry Christmas Cookies Recipe

Mary Berry Christmas Cookies
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Mary Berry’s Christmas cookies are traditional British-style biscuits made from a buttery dough that holds its shape well when baked. They are often cut into festive shapes or baked as simple rounds and can be left plain or lightly decorated. The focus is on a balanced flavour, tender crumb, and reliable texture rather than overly sweet or heavy cookies.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter – 175 g, softened

  • Caster sugar – 100 g

  • Egg – 1 large

  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

  • Plain flour – 275 g

  • Baking powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven – Set the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line baking trays with parchment paper.

  • Cream butter and sugar – Beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until pale and creamy.

  • Add the egg and vanilla – Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  • Combine dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • Form the dough – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  • Chill the dough – Wrap the dough and chill for 20–30 minutes to make rolling easier.

  • Roll and cut – Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thickness and cut into shapes.

  • Bake the cookies – Place on the trays and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.

  • Cool completely – Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool before decorating or storing.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-christmas-cookies/