Grandma’s Secret Christmas Cookie Recipe Revealed!

Preparation

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl (or a stand mixer to save time), blend the butter and egg yolk using a wooden spoon. Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. 2
   Knead until it forms a dough ball (add a little water if needed, but it usually isn’t necessary). Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. 3
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll out the dough to about 3 mm thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Make a small hole with a toothpick or a knitting needle to hang them on the Christmas tree. Place the sablés on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, prepare the icing: place icing sugar in a bowl and add a few drops of water (be careful, you only need a tiny amount). Mix with a teaspoon until the icing is just wet and smooth. Once the sablés are out of the oven, cover one side with icing and allow to dry and cool completely.
5. To Finish

   To hang them on the tree, thread a string through each hole, tie a knot, and you’re set! Enjoy your meal!