Nigella Lawson - Edible Christmas Tree Decoration Author and self-proclaimed domestic goddess Nigella Lawson shows the TODAY hosts how to make beautiful and edible Christmas decorations for your home. 091203 Edible Christmas Tree Decoration Nigella Lawson Makes approx. 35-40 I couldnt have Christmas without these, or at least, not happily. Rituals are essential to give us meaning, a sense of ceremony, and making these peppery gingerbready edible decorations is how I have always marked with my children that Christmas had begun. INGREDIENTS For the cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1-2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 stick (8 tablespoons) soft butter 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 large eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup runny honey For the icing and trimming 2 cups confectioners sugar 2 tablespoons meringue powder Edible gold or silver sprinkles Florists ribbon for hanging DIRECTIONS Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and pepper in a food processor and, with the motor on, add the butter and sugar, then, slowly, the beaten eggs and honey, through the feed tube, though dont use all of this liquid if the pastry has come together before its used up. Form two fat discs and put one, covered in plastic wrap or in a resealable bag, in the refrigerator while you get started on the other. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line 2 cookie sheets with ...
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