Easy Christmas Cookie Box Assortment
This Easy Christmas Cookie Box Assortment is a festive and versatile holiday treat collection perfect for gifting, shipping, or holiday parties. Featuring a delightful selection of classic cookies including gingerbread, chocolate crinkle, thumbprint, sugar, peppermint bark, and shortbread, this assortment combines vibrant colors and textures arranged beautifully in a bakery box lined with parchment paper. Ideal for sharing holiday cheer with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Assortment of approximately 30-40 cookies, depending on size
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookie Assortment Ingredients
- Gingerbread Cookies: flour, molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, salt, butter, egg
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies: cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, powdered sugar
- Thumbprint Cookies: butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, jam (raspberry or apricot)
- Sugar Cookies: butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt
- Peppermint Bark: white chocolate, dark chocolate, crushed peppermint candies
- Shortbread Cookies: butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Recipes: Select 5 to 7 cookie varieties from the list provided. Prepare each cookie dough according to its recipe and bake the cookies fully until golden and cooked through. Allow all cookies to cool completely before assembly.
- Line the Box: Take a clean bakery box and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to keep the cookies fresh and neat.
- Arrange Cookies: Organize the cookies by size and color inside the box. Place larger cookies first and fill gaps with smaller ones to create an aesthetically pleasing assortment.
- Separate Cookies: Use paper cups or liners inside the box to separate different cookie types, preventing them from touching and mixing flavors or textures.
- Seal and Store: Once the box is fully arranged, seal it tightly to preserve freshness. Store the cookie box in a cool place until ready for gifting or serving.
Notes
- Choose your favorite cookies from the suggested list or add your own festive recipes to personalize your assortment.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before packing to avoid sogginess.
- Paper liners not only separate cookies but also add a decorative touch.
- Packaging cookies in a sturdy bakery box helps protect them during transport or shipping.
- Store the assembled cookie box in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness for up to one week.
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