Name: Sugar Plum Fairy Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp cloves; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar; 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 egg, at room temperature; 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste; 1 tsp orange zest; 1/4 cup (70 g) plum jam, cold; 1/2 cup pink sparkling sugar; 1/2 cup (15 g) freeze-dried berries; 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar; 3-4 tbsp heavy cream; pink sprinkles

Description

Experience the magic of holiday baking with Sugar Plum Fairy Cookies! These chewy delights, filled with spiced plum jam and topped with sweet frosting, bring festive cheer to your gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re a joyous treat for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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2 3/4 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 cup (70 g) plum jam, cold
1/2 cup pink sparkling sugar
1/2 cup (15 g) freeze-dried berries
2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp heavy cream
pink sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Mix in egg, vanilla bean paste, and orange zest until pale and airy.
Slowly mix in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Scoop dough, flatten, and place plum jam in center. Fold and roll into a ball, coating in pink sugar.
Place on baking sheets and bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire rack.
Prepare buttercream frosting by blending freeze-dried berries, then adding butter, plum jam, and sugar, mixing until smooth.
Pipe frosting on cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

Use high-quality plum jam for the best flavor in the cookies.
Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg