Description
Sugar Plum Fairy Cookies are a magical treat that combines soft, chewy texture with spiced orange flavor and a sweet plum jam center. Perfect for sharing during the holidays!
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 ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ~1/4 cup plum jam, cold
- 1/2 cup pink sparkling sugar
- heaping 1/2 cup freeze-dried berries
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp plum jam
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream
- pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, then add egg, vanilla, and orange zest, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet and mix just until combined; the dough may be slightly sticky.
- Scoop dough, flatten it, and place 1/2 tsp of plum jam in the center. Fold dough over and seal.
- Roll each filled ball in pink sparkling sugar, place on baking sheets, and flatten lightly before baking.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prepare frosting by blending freeze-dried berries into a powder and mixing with softened butter, salt, plum jam, powdered sugar, and cream.
- Pipe frosting on cooled cookies and add pink sprinkles.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days at room temperature.
For longer storage, freeze cookies or unbaked dough for up to three months.
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg