Poinsettia cookies are tender, nutmeg-kissed treats rolled in chopped pecans and decorated with red and green cherries to resemble the iconic holiday flower. These festive cookies bring a mix of warm spices and buttery sweetness to any seasonal celebration.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a small mixer bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter till creamy. Add honey and continue to mix on medium speed until honey is well incorporated into the butter.
Add egg yolk and orange juice to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and using the hand mixer on low speed, beat until well mixed, increasing mixer speed as more flour is incorporated.
Cover dough and chill for 3 hours.
Remove dough from fridge and shape into 1-inch balls. Dip cookie balls in egg white, then roll in chopped nuts.
Place cookie balls 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet.
Arrange four or five petals on top of each ball and press lightly.
Bake in 325 degree oven for 15-18 minutes or till done.
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
This recipe will make 36 cookies with 2 cookies per serving.