The best Christmas candy: Traditional recipes not to be missed on your table
Christmas without candy? Many of us can't imagine. The little sweet treats not only smell like home, but also connect us with memories of childhood and family traditions. If you are looking for inspiration for the best Christmas sweets, here is a selection of the most popular ones and tips for their preparation.
1. Vanilla rolls
A symbol of Czech Christmas that melts on the tongue. Vanilla rolls are simple to prepare and their scent
is one of the Christmas classics.
Ingredients:
200 g of plain flour
140 g butter
70 g ground nuts (walnuts or hazelnuts)
50 g icing sugar
Vanilla sugar for coating
Tip: Bake the rolls at a lower temperature (about 160 °C) to keep them beautifully soft.
2. Linzer cookies
Another Czech Christmas staple. The crispy dough combined with spicy jam is a classic loved by children
and adults alike.
Ingredients:
200 g of plain flour
130 g butter
70 g icing sugar
1 egg yolk
Lemon zest
Tip: For a perfect taste, let the dough rest overnight in the fridge. Choose currant or raspberry jam
for the filling.
3. Honey gingerbread cookies
You don't have to bake gingerbread just to decorate the tree. Properly baked and decorated, gingerbread is a great addition to the Christmas table.
Ingredients:
500 g of plain flour
200 g of icing sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
1 tbsp gingerbread spice
1 teaspoon soda
Tip: To keep the gingerbread soft, bake them a few weeks before Christmas and store them in a sealed box with a piece of apple.
4.
If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, coconuts are the perfect choice. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Ingredients:
200 g grated coconut
200 g icing sugar
4 egg whites
Tip: Bake the coconut at a low temperature (approx. 120 °C) to keep it beautifully juicy inside.
5. Nut cupcakes
An elegant and flavour-rich confection that requires a little more time, but the result is worth it.
Ingredients for the batter:
200 g of plain flour
100 g butter
50 g of sugar
1 egg
Ingredients for the filling:
100 g of ground nuts
100 g icing sugar
Rum to taste
Tip: You can add chocolate icing to the cupcakes and decorate them with nuts or candied fruit.
6. Moroccan cookies
For lovers of nuts and candied fruit, Moroccans are the right choice.
Ingredients:
100 g whipping cream
50 g of plain flour
50 g of sugar
50 g candied fruit
50 g nuts (almonds, hazelnuts)
Tip: After baking, brush the underside with chocolate icing for an even richer taste.
7. Raffaello balls
For those who want something more modern, homemade Raffaello balls are a great choice. Plus, you can make them without baking.
Ingredients:
200 g coconut
200 g condensed milk
Almond for filling
Tip.
How to make the perfect Christmas candy?
Quality ingredients: butter, fresh eggs and real vanilla sugar make all the difference.
Patience.
Storage.
Christmas candy is not only about taste, but also about the joy of making it and sharing it with loved ones. Try one of these recipes and enjoy a sweet Christmas!