Description
Sugar Plum Fairy Cookies feature buttery softness, vibrant flavors from plum jam, and an eye-catching appearance. Easy to make, they are ideal for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup plum jam
- 1/2 cup pink sparkling sugar
- 1/2 cup freeze dried berries
- 1 cup butter, softened for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until fluffy, then mix in egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop dough, fill with plum jam, and roll into balls, then coat in pink sugar.
- Flatten slightly, bake for 9-10 minutes until golden, then cool on racks.
- Prepare frosting by processing freeze-dried berries, then mixing with butter, jam, sugar, and cream.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and add additional sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
To freeze, place the cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal dough texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg