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Christmas Desserts

Downton’s Dundee Cake

downtonabbeycooks · December 20, 2019 ·

Dundee cake is a Scottish light fruitcake. The story goes that it was originally made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century, but since she didn't like cherries they were omitted and the top was decorated with concentric circles of almonds. This version comes from the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Dundee Cake

Filed Under: Afternoon Tea, Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Famous Downton Dishes, Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, Sweets, Upstairs with the Crawleys, Vegetarian Tagged With: Dundee cake, Scottish Desserts

Traditional Royal Icing

downtonabbeycooks · December 19, 2019 ·

Royal icing is the perfect choice to decorate your holiday cookies since it hardens after application. The icing dates back to the 1600s, then known as 'Egg White' icing.  The name was changed 'Royal' after it was used to decorate Queen Victoria's wedding cake in 1840. … [Read more...] about Traditional Royal Icing

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts Tagged With: royal icing

Royal Family Gingerbread – A Palace Cookie Tradition Lives On

downtonabbeycooks · December 16, 2019 ·

The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without the seasonal aromas of ginger and spice baking in the royal ovens at Buckingham Palace. Gingerbread biscuits have been a staple of royal Christmases since Queen Victoria’s era, lending a delicious dose of history to each seasonal … [Read more...] about Royal Family Gingerbread – A Palace Cookie Tradition Lives On

Filed Under: Afternoon Tea, Christmas Desserts, Cookies, Dessert, Royal Dishes, Sweets Tagged With: Biscuits, Christmas cookies, easy holiday baking, gingerbread cookies, Royal family traditions, Spiced cookies

Make Your Own Mixed Spice for Holiday Baking

downtonabbeycooks · December 12, 2019 ·

"Mixed" or "Pudding" spice is a traditional ingredient in many British holiday desserts, dating back to the 1800s. You can compare it to pumpkin spice that you likely have on hand for holiday baking.  If you can't find mixed spice where you live you can easily make your own with … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Mixed Spice for Holiday Baking

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Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) – An Italian Holiday Treat

downtonabbeycooks · December 11, 2019 ·

Jump to Recipe If you're looking for a unique yet simple holiday dessert that will wow your guests, consider Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) - an Italian specialty treat made by rolling rich chocolate studded with nuts and cookies into a decadent salami-shaped … [Read more...] about Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) – An Italian Holiday Treat

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Cookies, Dessert, Dinner, Keto, Snack, Sweets Tagged With: chocolate salami, Christmas Desserts, Holiday treats, italian recipes

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