Express whipped-cream Christmas cookies made from only 3 ingredients: tender, fragrant, and ready in a few minutes

Express whipped-cream Christmas cookies made from only 3 ingredients: tender, fragrant, and ready in a few minutes recept

Name: Express whipped-cream Christmas cookies made from only 3 ingredients: tender, fragrant, and ready in a few minutes
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 450 g plain flour; 250 g Hera; 250 ml whipping cream (min. 30 %); powdered sugar as needed; vanilla sugar to taste

Easy to prepare
40 portions
150 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Whipped-cream cookies are among those recipes that will save you when you’re pressed for time or when you want to add one more variety to the table but don’t want to spend long hours at the oven. This simple pastry is incredibly delicate, tender, and melts beautifully on the tongue. And the best part is that you only need three basic ingredients for the dough.

Thanks to the cream, the cookies are tender, Hera gives the right structure, and plain flour binds everything into a compact dough that’s great to work with. Whether you serve the cookies just before Christmas Eve or bake them simply for an afternoon tea, the result will pleasantly surprise you.

For 40 portions

Ingredients

For the dough (approx. 40–50 pieces):

450 g plain flour
250 g Hera
250 ml whipping cream (min. 30 %)

For coating:

powdered sugar as needed
vanilla sugar to taste

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: Pour the plain flour into a bowl, add cold Hera cut into pieces and the whipping cream. Quickly work into a smooth, firm dough. If it sticks, you can add a spoonful of flour, but only minimally.
Chilling: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. You’ll get the best results if you let it rest overnight — the texture will be more tender and the dough will be easier to work with.
Shaping the cookies: Roll the rested dough on a floured surface to a thickness of approximately 4 mm. Cut out any shapes you like — stars, hearts, circles, or trees.
Baking: Transfer the shapes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in an oven preheated to 170 °C for about 10 minutes. The cookies should be pale, only slightly pink.
Finishing: While still hot, roll the pieces in a mixture of powdered and vanilla sugar. Thanks to the heat, the sugar adheres nicely and forms a delicate sweet coating.
Storage: Store the finished cookies in a sealed container. They will keep for 2–3 weeks and will become even crisper over time.

Total preparation time

Preparing the dough: 10 minutes
Chilling: at least 2 hours (ideally overnight)
Baking: 10 minutes
Total time: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings: approx. 40–50 pieces depending on the size of the cookie cutters

Conclusion

The express whipped-cream cookies are proof that even with a minimum of ingredients you can create a delicious and delicate pastry that won’t be out of place on the holiday table. The recipe is quick, reliable, and the result tastes similar to vanilla crescents or classic Linzer cookies — just without the lengthy process. If you want to add a simple but truly rewarding variety to your Christmas collection, this is an ideal choice.