Granted, this Holiday Gift Guide item may be one that you’ll pick up for yourself before Christmas – and who could blame you – because this year is definitely the year to try all the recipes with glee (and no guilt!)
Built for a variety of batters and mixes, the Hamilton Beach 7-Speed Stand Mixer can do everything from whip delicate meringues to mix sticky bread dough – all hands-free.
Seven different speeds switching from a slow stir to a fast mix, with exact control and the mixing action rotates the beaters around the entire bowl, for even and thorough mixing.
Complete with a splatter shield to guard against messy drips, drops and spills and attachments for mixing versatility, this mixer is ideal for anyone who loves to bake! The best part, you’re getting an exceptional product without the high price tag of other brands.
Look for the Hamilton Beach 7-Speed Mixer at a MSRP (manufacture’s suggested retail price) of $199.99 at stores like Walmart, Canadian Tire, Best Buy, The Bay and Canadian Tire!
One lucky reader is going to have a Hamilton Beach 7-Speed Mixer delivered to their door this holiday season! Perfect for gift-giving to someone special or for adding to your own kitchen to make all the delicious things throughout the holidays and beyond, I know this giveaway is going to make someone very happy! To enter to win, just fill in your name and email address in the form below and click BEGIN! Then just leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite holiday baking recipe is! You all know mine – Ukrainian Scuffles of course!
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Love making biscotti
One of my favourites is shortbread chocolate chip cookies. Yum.
My favourite holiday recipe is shortbread cookies and fruitcake
My favorite holiday baking recipe is definitely whipped shortbread cookies.
Rolly polly Santa cookies are so cute and so fun but they are frustrating and time consuming. Still the absolute best addition to cookie trays.
My favorite recipe is for scuffles!
Description
Cut-out Christmas sugar cookies with crisp edges and soft centers. My icing recipe is so simple, making decorating hassle-free!
Ingredients
Cookies
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, slightly softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg*
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but makes the flavor outstanding)
2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Easy Icing
1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon light corn syrup*
2 – 2.5 Tablespoons (30-38ml) room temperature water
pinch salt*
Instructions
Make sure you have allotted enough time (and enough counter space!) to make these cookies. The cookie dough needs to chill, the cookies need to cool completely, and the icing needs 24 hours to completely harden. If enjoying right away and hardened icing isn’t a concern, you’ll only need about 4 hours to make these.
In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamed and smooth – about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 or 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat on high until fully combine, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Turn the mixer down to low and add about half of the flour mixture, beating until just barely combined. Add the rest of the flour and continue mixing until just combined. If the dough still seems too soft, you can add 1 Tablespoon more flour until it is a better consistency for rolling.
Divide the dough into 2 equal parts. Roll each portion out onto a piece of parchment to about 1/4″ thickness. Stack the pieces (with paper) onto a baking sheet, cover lightly, and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours and up to 2 days. Chilling is mandatory.
Once chilled, preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. The amount of batches will depend on how large/small you cut your cookies. Remove one of the dough pieces from the refrigerator and using a cookie cutter, cut in shapes. Transfer the cut cookie dough to the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until very lightly colored on top and around the edges. Make sure you rotate the baking sheet halfway through bake time. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before icing. No need to cover the cookies as the cookies cool.
For the icing, whisk the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium bowl. It should be quite thick. If it is much too thick, add 1/2 Tablespoon more water. If it is much too thin, add 2 more Tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar. If you drizzle a little of the icing with the whisk, the ribbon of icing will hold for a few seconds before melting back into the icing. That is when you know it’s the right consistency and is ready to use. If desired, add liquid or gel food coloring. You can pour some icing into different bowls if using multiple colors. If not decorating right away, cover the icing tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Decorate the cooled cookies however you’d like. Squeeze bottles make decorating so easy. You may enjoy right away or you can wait 24 hours for the icing to set and harden– no need to cover the cookies as the icing sets. Once the icing has set, these cookies are great for gifting or for sending. I find they stay soft for about 5 days at room temperature and up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
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Jam Jams with date filling.
My absolute favourite is baked cheesecake.
Holiday Monster Cookies are nice to bake
My favorite holiday baking recipe is gingerbread.
Love making pretzels during the holidays.
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My fav holiday recipe is for Dutch Speculaas.
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I love baking Gingerbread loaf – so special and festive!
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Shortbread cookies.
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i love making shortbread cookies!
Just got new countertop and backsplash in my kitchen and a beautiful Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer would be the finishing touch! I’ve had a stand mixer on my wish list for years. I love to bake and make bread, but have to stick with the no-knead variety, my poor old wrist just can’t handle 10 minutes of kneading. 🙂
I would try using this when I make my bread. Always wondered if it would be lighter with one of these rather than just kneading.
My favorite holiday recipe to bake is shortbread cookies!
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I like to make gingerbread cookies during the holidays.
Eggnog Scones recipe is my favorite!
We like making tea biscuits for the holidays
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I love baking cookies for the Holidays.
Candy Cane Almond Bark
My favorite Christmas holiday recipe is my Grandmas chocolate dipped shortbread. She passed own but I make her recipe every year. I follow it to a tee, even playing the candied cherry on each piece. It is a family favorite.
My favorite holiday baking recipe is Chocolate Cake!
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I love gingerbread, anything gingerbread!
I love making shortbread cookies!
fruit cake!
My favourite holiday baking is the recipe given to me from my mother in law, many years ago, for sugar cookies.
I love baking Christmas cookies – the smell is the highlight of my holiday season!
Love making cut out sugar cookies with sprinkles!
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love baking cookies! Chewy oatmeal chocolate chip, skor shortbread meltaways
love making brownies!
I love ginger crinkle cookies
I like to use my mom’s recipe for cherry loaf – it is very special to me and so delicious (although my kids would beg to differ as they say gingerbread people are the best).
We enjoy having brownies during the holidays.
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I like to make a double chocolate cheesecake.
a Nigella Lawson recipe for Gingerbread Muffins.
I love making maple short bread
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I love to bake cookies and pies!
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Shortbread cookies
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My favourite thing to make this holidays is fudge. I have an awesome fudge recipe.
I love to make shortbread and sugar cookies. This would be such a help!!
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I like baking cakes, fruit, cherry and apricot cake are my favourites.
Shortbread is my favourite recipe!
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My favourite holiday baking recipe is Stollen
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Granny’s Nanaimo Bars!
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Cranberry Coconut Macaroons
Eggnog snickerdoodles!
Shortbread cookies and rum balls!
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https://www.food.com/recipe/christmas-trash-49184
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Gingerbread softies!
Gingerbread men!
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Thanks so much for the chance!
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love making cherry walnut cookies
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Soft ginger cookies
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Huge gingerbread fan and love my Wife’s recipe.
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Shortbread cookies
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Shortbread!
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