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12 pieces

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60 minutes

Discover our Christmas Pudding Cookies! These delicious treat is the perfect addition to your holiday season and make a thoughtful gift for loved ones.

Get ready for rich flavours of chocolate chip cookies, topped with white chocolate icing, sugar-coated holly leaves, and berries.

Recipe Ingredients

How to Prepare

Recipe Ingredients

For the Biscuits

100 g

Unsalted butter

75 g

Caster Sugar (3 oz)

1

Egg Yolk

100 g

Plain Flour (3 1/2 oz)

25 g

Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder

5 g

Dr. Oetker Baking Powder (1 tsp)

100 g

Dr. Oetker Dark Chocolate Chips

For the Decoration

Dr. Oetker Ready to Roll Coloured Fondant Icing (red and green)

5 g

Icing Sugar (to dust)

100 g

Dr. Oetker White Chocolate Chips

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Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder

Dr. Oetker Baking Powder (1 tsp)

Dr. Oetker Dark Chocolate Chips

Dr. Oetker White Chocolate Chips

How to Prepare:

1

Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg yolk.

2

Sift the flour, Cocoa Powder and Baking Powder on top and add 75g of the Dark Chocolate Chips. Mix together to form a firmish dough.

3

Divide the mixture into 12 and form into balls. Place a little apart, on the prepared baking trays; press down gently to flatten them into rounds. Push the remaining Dark Chocolate Chips into the cookie dough, flat side up, to resemble the fruit in a Christmas pudding. Bake for 12-15 minutes until just firm. Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

4

To decorate, knead the green and red fondant icing to soften. Roll out the Green Icing thinly on a lightly dusted work surface, and cut out 24 holly leaf shapes using a small cutter, re-rolling the icing as necessary. Roll the Red Icing into tiny balls for the holly berries.

5

Line a board or tray with baking parchment. Melt your White Chocolate Chips in the microwave for 30 seconds then stir, then continue to melt in 10 second bursts, stirring between each burst until you chocolate is melted. Using a teaspoon, thickly spoon the melted White Chocolate over the tops of the cookies, allowing it to drip a little.

6

Lay the cookies on the parchment and decorate with the holly leaves and berries before the Chocolate sets. Leave for a few minutes to dry in a cool place before serving.

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Tips

These festive treats make lovely gifts. Pop in a cellophane bag and tie tightly with festive ribbon. Will store like this for up to 2 weeks.

Tips

For an extra festive flavour, add 1 tsp ground cinnamon or ground mixed spice to the cookie dough, and replace the caster sugar with dark soft brown sugar.

Tips

If you're feeling a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, you could try alternatives like chocolate chip shortbread cookies, oat cookies, or even browkies (brownie-cookie hybrids!) and then decorate according to these instructions.

Tips

Follow our handy guide to learn How to Melt Chocolate!

Tips

If you enjoyed this recipe, check out our Christmas Recipes. From our Vegan Christmas Cake to Christmas Cupcakes recipes.

Tips

1:

These festive treats make lovely gifts. Pop in a cellophane bag and tie tightly with festive ribbon. Will store like this for up to 2 weeks.

2:

For an extra festive flavour, add 1 tsp ground cinnamon or ground mixed spice to the cookie dough, and replace the caster sugar with dark soft brown sugar.

3:

If you're feeling a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, you could try alternatives like <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/recipes/r/chocolate-chip-shortbread-cookies">chocolate chip shortbread cookies</a>, <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/recipes/r/oaty-chocolate-chip-cookies">oat cookies</a>, or even <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/recipes/r/browkies">browkies</a> (brownie-cookie hybrids!) and then decorate according to these instructions.

4:

Follow our handy guide to learn <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/inspiration/tips-and-tricks/t/how-to-melt-chocolate">How to Melt Chocolate</a>!

5:

If you enjoyed this recipe, check out our <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/inspiration/s/occasions/christmas">Christmas Recipes</a>. From our <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/recipes/r/vegan-christmas-cake">Vegan Christmas Cake</a> to <a href="https://www.oetker.co.uk/recipes/r/christmas-cupcakes">Christmas Cupcakes</a> recipes.

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Prep:60 minutes12 pieces

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Recipe Ingredients

For the Biscuits

100 gUnsalted butter

75 gCaster Sugar (3 oz)

1Egg Yolk

100 gPlain Flour (3 1/2 oz)

25 gDr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa Powder

5 gDr. Oetker Baking Powder (1 tsp)

100 gDr. Oetker Dark Chocolate Chips

For the Decoration

Dr. Oetker Ready to Roll Coloured Fondant Icing (red and green)

5 gIcing Sugar (to dust)

100 gDr. Oetker White Chocolate Chips

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1

Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg yolk.

2

Sift the flour, Cocoa Powder and Baking Powder on top and add 75g of the Dark Chocolate Chips. Mix together to form a firmish dough.

3

Divide the mixture into 12 and form into balls. Place a little apart, on the prepared baking trays; press down gently to flatten them into rounds. Push the remaining Dark Chocolate Chips into the cookie dough, flat side up, to resemble the fruit in a Christmas pudding. Bake for 12-15 minutes until just firm. Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

4

To decorate, knead the green and red fondant icing to soften. Roll out the Green Icing thinly on a lightly dusted work surface, and cut out 24 holly leaf shapes using a small cutter, re-rolling the icing as necessary. Roll the Red Icing into tiny balls for the holly berries.

5

Line a board or tray with baking parchment. Melt your White Chocolate Chips in the microwave for 30 seconds then stir, then continue to melt in 10 second bursts, stirring between each burst until you chocolate is melted. Using a teaspoon, thickly spoon the melted White Chocolate over the tops of the cookies, allowing it to drip a little.

6

Lay the cookies on the parchment and decorate with the holly leaves and berries before the Chocolate sets. Leave for a few minutes to dry in a cool place before serving.

Tips

  • These festive treats make lovely gifts. Pop in a cellophane bag and tie tightly with festive ribbon. Will store like this for up to 2 weeks.
  • For an extra festive flavour, add 1 tsp ground cinnamon or ground mixed spice to the cookie dough, and replace the caster sugar with dark soft brown sugar.
  • If you're feeling a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, you could try alternatives like chocolate chip shortbread cookies, oat cookies, or even browkies (brownie-cookie hybrids!) and then decorate according to these instructions.
  • Follow our handy guide to learn How to Melt Chocolate!
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, check out our Christmas Recipes. From our Vegan Christmas Cake to Christmas Cupcakes recipes.

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FAQs

Why did my Christmas pudding go Mouldy? ›

The pudding should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place. If the pudding is in a warm and humid environment (such as a steamy kitchen) then there is a risk that some mould will develop on the pudding. If you live in a warm or humid climate then it may be better to store the pudding in the fridge or to freeze it.

How long does Christmas pudding last in fridge? ›

Here's a general guideline: Room Temperature: It's safe to store Christmas pudding at room temperature for a few days, but it's not recommended for long-term storage. Refrigerator: In the fridge, Christmas pudding can last for up to a week while maintaining its quality.

Why is my Christmas pudding dry? ›

There is also a slight risk that the puddings may be a little dry in comaprison with the regular Christmas pudding. As steaming is a gentle, humid method of cooking this may be less of a concern but you could try "feeding" the puddings with a little alcohol (if freezing, before you freeze them) to help them along.

What is the least popular Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups.

What is the 1 cookie in the world? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

Can you eat a 5 year old Christmas pudding? ›

Any pudding using fresh fruit for moisture will go off more quickly, whereas a Christmas pudding soaked in booze with high sugar and dried fruit content will last much longer. Some Christmas puddings, made with dried fruit in the traditional way, are fine to be eaten as much as two years after they were made.

Why doesn't Christmas pudding go bad? ›

Since traditional Christmas pudding is made with a variety of dried fruits and nuts along with eggs and suet (animal fat)- the high content of the liquor helps it taste better and better over time, with no risk of spoiling even two years after they are made!

Can you cook a Christmas pudding in a Pyrex bowl? ›

As for all puddings, it should be stored in a cool, dry place until Christmas Day. For the US our preference would be to use Pyrex mixing bowls for steaming Christmas puddings.

What alcohol is good in Christmas pudding? ›

A delicious tipple to wash it down with. An authentic pud will be soaked in booze like Cognac, rum or brandy before being matured for months to allow the flavours to really sink in. While alcohol is already in the mix, a lot of it gets burned up when the pudding is set aflame, as is the tradition.

Does the alcohol cook out of Christmas pudding? ›

Conclusion: Christmas puddings contain ethanol that does not all evaporate during the cooking process. However, the rise in BAC after ingestion of a typical slice of Christmas pudding was negligible and unlikely to affect work performance or safety or impair a health care worker's ability to make complex decisions.

Can I use butter instead of suet in Christmas pudding? ›

If you or someone in your family is a vegetarian and doesn't want to eat suet, look for a recipe that uses butter or margarine instead, such as this recipe for individual Christmas puddings.

Can you eat a 10 year old Christmas pudding? ›

Completely fine. I always buy my Christmas puddings in the January sales! I think we ate one that was 8 years out of date once. Slightly shrivelled but soon plumped up again with lashings of Brandy!

Can you eat 3 year old Christmas pudding? ›

Definitely worth trying and I suspect it will be absolutely delicious. I've enjoyed 7 year old (home made) Christmas pud in the past. It's surely a best before date, rather than a use by? I'd give it a go, tbh, as long as packaging still sealed where it should be.

Why does my Christmas pudding taste bitter? ›

According to experts, the secret to Christmas pudding perfection is to heat it to precisely 71 °C. If it gets hotter than 89 °C, the sugars within the fruits in the pudding start to caramelise. So no matter how luxurious its ingredients are, your precious pud will taste bitter.

What is America's favorite Christmas cookie? ›

Speaking of holiday baking, nearly half of the country has a favorite Christmas cookie. Among those who can make a single choice, frosted sugar cookies lead the list (32%), with gingerbread (12%) and chocolate chip (11%) rounding out the top three.

What is the #1 cookie in the US? ›

Nearly 93% of all American households serve and enjoy cookies as treats or after meals. However, it's the chocolate chip cookie that's the most popular in the U.S. and around the world. How much do youknow about chocolate chip cookies?

What is the #1 cookie in the United States? ›

1 Chocolate Chip Cookie (No Further Description Necessary)

America's favorite cookie and the one dubbed “the American cookie” is the Chocolate chip cookie.

What are the most Googled Christmas cookies? ›

Italian Christmas Cookies grow as top cookie

Zoom in: Italian Christmas Cookies were the top cookie in 13 states, more than double the six states from 2022, Google Trends curator Katie Seaton told Axios. Seaton said the Italian cookies dominated the East Coast both this year and last year.

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