Belgian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Delight your holiday guests with these festive Belgian Christmas cookies! These irresistible bar cookies are studded with crunchy almonds, warm cinnamon, and a vibrant sprinkle of red and green sugar. Perfect for Christmas baking, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying a sweet treat during the holiday season. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 37 mins
Calories 663.2 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Belgian Christmas Cookies

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

186g

Fat

84g

Carbs

27g