Cookie Classics
This cookie is named after the spice that gives it its signature snap.
What is a Ginger Snap?
This ingredient helps cookies rise by producing gas bubbles.
What is Baking Powder (or Baking Soda)?
This figure is said to bring gifts on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
These small chips are a key ingredient in many classic cookies.
What are Chocolate Chips?
Complete this phrase: "That's the way the ___ crumbles."
What is Cookie?
These crescent-shaped cookies, often covered in powdered sugar, are popular in many European countries.
What are Russian Tea Cakes (or Mexican Wedding Cookies)?
The process of combining butter and sugar until light and fluffy is called this.
What is Creaming?
This holiday drink is commonly paired with cookies.
What is Eggnog?
This sticky ingredient is often used to sweeten gingerbread.
What is Molasses?
This phrase means someone is doing well and thriving: "Everything's coming up ___."
What are Roses?
This cookie is commonly associated with the holidays and often left out for Santa.
What is a Chocolate Chip Cookie?
The ideal temperature for most cookie recipes is this.
What is 350°F?
The famous ballet performed during Christmas features a magical kingdom made of sweets.
What is The Nutcracker?
This spice, commonly used in holiday cookies, is made from tree bark.
What is Cinnamon?
"You can't have your ___ and eat it too."
What is Cake?
The Italian name for this twice-baked, crunchy cookie means "twice cooked."
What is Biscotti?
Chilling cookie dough before baking helps prevent this from happening.
What is Spreading?
This red and white-striped candy is often used to decorate Christmas cookies.
What is a Candy Cane?
This type of sugar, often sprinkled on top of cookies, is larger and coarser than regular sugar.
What is Sanding Sugar?
This saying suggests someone is straightforward or simple: "As easy as ___."
What is Pie?
This German holiday cookie is known for its distinctive stamped designs and blend of honey and spices.
What is Springerle?
In baking, this term refers to folding a dough over itself repeatedly to incorporate butter or create layers.
What is Laminating?
The tradition of leaving cookies for Santa began in this country.
What is the United States?
This nutty paste is a primary ingredient in traditional French macarons.
What is Almond Flour (or Almond Meal)?
A person who is kind but firm is said to have a "heart of ___."
What is Gold?