Forget the shopping frenzy, queues and crowds. We have several suggestions for homemade Christmas gifts to offer to your loved ones. It will be something everyone will cherish and remember for a long time.
Taking the time to prepare something special for friends and family, rather than just buying a random gift, is highly valued. After all, giving a little of yourself has never made more sense than at this time, when everything is different and you will probably be away from some of the most important people in your life.
So this year, offer love, in the form of sweets and other very appetizing recipes. At Brasão Rosa you will find everything you need to pack your gifts in the best way.
homemade cookies
Who can resist some delicious homemade cookies? Nobody, we know. So, after following the recipe, just put them in the sachets of kraft paper or in cardboard boxes , which you can then decorate to your liking.
Butter cookies recipe
- 250g of melted butter
- 250gr of sugar
- 1 c. vanilla aroma
- 550gr of flour
- 1 egg
- Flour qb (to roll out the dough and sprinkle the trays)
To prepare this recipe for homemade biscuits, you should start by mixing the sugar with the butter and vanilla flavoring very well, and gradually add the flour. Only then should you add the egg. You can knead with your hands – our favorite way – or use a wooden spoon.
Form a ball with the dough and then let it rest in the fridge for about 1 hour.
After that time, sprinkle the workbench with flour and roll out pieces of dough with a rolling pin.
Cut with the most Christmas molds you have and place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
The oven must be at 150º and the cookies are ready in about 15 minutes.
Truffles
To the Coat of Arms Rose Christmas boxes they are perfect for storing delicious chocolate truffles. Take note of the recipe.
chocolate truffles recipe
- 200g dark chocolate
- 300g of condensed milk
- 2 c. rum soup
- 1 natural yogurt
- 100gr almond kernels
- 3 c. cocoa powder soup
Chop the chocolate into very small pieces and set aside.
Then, in a saucepan, mix the condensed milk with the rum, yogurt and chocolate. Stir occasionally until melted. At this stage, place the preparation in the fridge overnight.
On the day of preparation, place half of the almonds in a non-stick frying pan and heat until golden brown. Coarsely chop the rest and place on a plate. Place the cocoa powder in another deep dish.
With a dessert spoon, gently remove small portions of the chocolate mass and fill them with an almond. Then, mold small balls and pass through the cocoa and chopped almonds.
Before putting them in the boxes to offer, you must place the truffles in the freezer for one hour.
King Cake
There is no Christmas without the famous king cake and, therefore, this is another good suggestion on this list of homemade Christmas gifts. If you've never tried cooking at home, then it's really time. See how.
king cake recipe
- 750gr of flour
- 30g baker's yeast
- 150g of butter or margarine
- 150gr of sugar
- 150g candied fruit
- 150g dried fruit (pine nuts, walnuts, raisins, etc.)
- 4 eggs
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 1dl of port wine
- 1 c. rock salt dessert
Chop the candied fruit and place in a bowl with the dried fruit and port wine.
Then, dissolve the yeast in 1dl of warm water and add it to a cup of flour. Mix well and let rise at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat the butter or margarine with the sugar and the zest of the lemon and orange peels. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition, then the yeast mixture. When everything is well connected, add the remaining sifted flour with salt. Knead well until the dough is soft and elastic. If it's too hard, add a little warm milk. Mix the macerated fruits in the port wine and knead again, forming a ball.
Sprinkle the dough with a little flour, cover with a cloth and place in a bowl wrapped in a thick cloth or even a blanket. The dough will rise in a warm environment for about 5 hours.
After this period, mold the dough so as to leave a hole in the middle, brush with egg yolk and decorate with whole candied fruit, whole pine nuts, half nuts and other fruits you like.
Bake in a very hot oven and remove when golden brown.
Once cooked, you should brush the king cake with jelly diluted in a little hot water. When it's cold, put on top of a base and within the king cake packaging which is for sale at Brasão Rosa.
flavored oils
This offer will turn anyone's cooking into a dish worthy of a chef. In addition to being beautiful visually, flavored olive oil is perfect for that special touch that transforms an ordinary recipe into an unforgettable meal. And with our packaging for bottles , is a gift that will cause a sensation.
Rosemary flavored olive oil recipe
- 500ml of olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- basil to taste
- rosemary to taste
- 10 peppercorns
Wash the basil and rosemary well and remove excess water with kitchen paper. Then peel the garlic and place it, along with the oil in a pan.
Add all the remaining ingredients, keeping it on the heat for about two minutes.
Remove from heat and place all ingredients in a bottle and cover tightly. The oil should stay in the bottle for a week before being used. After that, it has a shelf life of about three months.
