Day 18: The cookie-cutters

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The Recipe for Christmas Shortbread There's nothing like using small shortbread cookie cutters to make your printed 3D creations even more special. This recipe is a favorite of Santa and his little elves, and it's easy to see why - it's a delicious treat that's perfect for the holiday season. Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 8 Minutes Ingredients (serves 6): - 250g of flour - 100g of softened butter - 125g of sugar - 50g of ground almonds - 1 egg - 1 teaspoon of yeast - For spices, choose from: - Cinnamon - Ginger - Nutmeg - Clove - Lemon zest (orange or tangerine) - 1 egg yolk (mixed with a little water) Preparing the Recipe: Preheat your oven to 200°C (thermostat 6-7). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, sugar, and ground almonds. Add in the butter and eggs, then work the mixture with a fork until it's well combined. Knead the dough into a ball with your hands, then season with your choice of spices - cinnamon and orange are a classic combination! Divide the dough into three equal pieces, and use different seasonings for each one. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, then cut out shapes using cookie cutters (try fir trees, moons, or stars). Arrange the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them to allow for even cooking. Brush some egg yolk mixed with cinnamon over the biscuits to give them a golden brown color. Bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes, or until they're cooked through. Discover our new Dagoma NEVA 3D printer, or find out more about our Dagoma Discoeasy200. You can also buy 3D printer filament or upgrade your printer with our add-ons - the Discoeasy200 screen, the extruder+, or the expert pack.