Letters To Santa Cookies
These delightful cookies combine creamy Nutella, sweet white chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon, making them the perfect festive treat for sharing with loved ones during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 14-oz. refrigerated pie dough Ready to create a tender and flaky cookie base
Filling
- 1/2 cup Nutella Providing a rich and decadent filling
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Melted to deliver a creamy sweetness
Toppings and Coating
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar For a sweet crunch
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Infuses warm and aromatic spice
- 12 pieces silver sugar pearls Adds a touch of festive sparkle
- 1 large egg For a glossy finish
- Confectioners' sugar For dusting before serving
Miscellaneous
- All-purpose flour For dusting to ensure a non-stick surface
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one pie dough to an 11-inch round.
- Cut it into an 8-inch square, then divide it into four equal squares.
- Repeat with the remaining dough to ensure you have a total of 12 cookie squares.
- In a heatproof bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips in 20-second increments until melted and smooth.
- Rotate the squares to position a corner toward you and brush them lightly with cinnamon sugar.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of Nutella in the center of each square.
- Fold the right and left corners toward the center, then fold the bottom corner up.
- Dab some melted white chocolate in the center of the seal to adhere a silver sugar pearl on top.
- Transfer the cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg and a tablespoon of water.
- Brush the cookies with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure the dough is chilled before rolling, and avoid overworking the dough which can lead to tough cookies. These cookies are great for holiday gatherings and can be customized with various fillings.