Belgian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Belgian Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Almond Extract
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Unblanched Whole Almonds
• Ground Cinnamon
• Red Sugar Crystals
• Green Sugar Crystals

How to Make Belgian Christmas Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, creaming until well combined.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly to the edges.
8. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
9. Sprinkle generously with a mixture of red and green sanding sugar.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
12. Cut into approximately 5 dozen bars.