Festive Christmas Joy Trios (Printable Version)

Enjoy a trio of sweet, spiced, and savory holiday treats perfect for festive celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gingerbread Mini Cookies

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons molasses
05 - 1 egg yolk
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

11 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
14 - Zest of 1 orange

→ Mini Brie & Fig Tartlets

15 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
16 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
17 - 1/4 cup fig jam
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cream butter and brown sugar. Add molasses and egg yolk, mixing well. Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt together. Incorporate dry ingredients into wet to form dough. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into festive shapes. Arrange on lined baking tray. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges set. Cool on rack.
02 - Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt white chocolate gently over simmering water or in microwave bursts. Spread melted chocolate evenly on prepared sheet. Sprinkle chopped cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest evenly over chocolate. Chill for 15 minutes until firm. Break into shards.
03 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut puff pastry into twelve rounds and press into mini muffin tin cups. Place Brie cube and 1/2 teaspoon fig jam in each cup. Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • A delightful variety that combines sweet white chocolate bark, spicy gingerbread cookies, and savory brie tartlets.
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
  • Perfect for holiday entertaining with attractive presentation and bite-sized servings.
  • Customizable options to suit dietary needs like vegan or gluten-free.
  • Can be made ahead to save time on busy festive days.
02 -
  • Prepare the white chocolate bark ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Use cookie cutters with festive shapes to add to the holiday theme and charm.
  • Chill the dough for gingerbread cookies briefly if it becomes too soft to handle.
  • Use fresh thyme leaves for the tartlets to achieve the best flavor.
  • Keep an eye on the oven during baking times—overbaking the cookies or tartlets can dry them out.
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