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Holiday Desserts at the Disneyland Resort

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Dessert may be my favorite meal of the day. So when my family spent the day at the Disneyland Resort, it was the desserts that caught my eye time and time again. Recognized for its family-centered attractions and experiences, Disneyland can’t be discounted as a destination for fine dining and incredible sweets. Holiday desserts have arrived at the Disneyland Resort.

Part of the magic is seeing the bakers and candy makers hard at work. We snuck a peek and saw candy apples being dipped. Previously, I had a few minutes to ask questions of one of the employees who discouraged putting candy apples in the refrigerator to set. Apparently that is the cause of chocolate turning white. You can expect nothing short of gorgeous candy apples for every season, with a variety of festive decorations. The holiday desserts at Disneyland are exceptional!

Holiday Desserts at Disneyland

holiday desserts at disneyland

Growing up, my favorite Disneyland treat was Fastamic ice cream. It had a variety of flavors (pistachio and cherry were included, if I’m not mistaken.) Honestly, it’s been so long I can barely remember! However, after sampling a spread of desserts at a holiday party, I think my new favorite were the gingerbread cookies. My daughter picked it up for herself, and I restrained myself from eating it for a really long time.

Face painting at the disneyland resort

But she went and got her face painted (she looks so cute, right?), danced the night away, and even met a few princesses. I ran out of self control. I confiscated the cookie thinking I would just have a nibble, but one nibble led to another and then yet another. Considering how incredible they were, I would have figured the recipe was a closely guarded secret. So you can imagine my surprise when I was given the recipe that I’ll be sharing with you!

Disneyland Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 29 minutes

Chef’s Note: You’ll find star anise in the ethnic aisle in your local grocery store. To get the best flavor, you need to grind the whole star anise pod.

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground star anise
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup colored decorating sugar

Instructions

  • Combine butter and sugar in bowl of electric mixer and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs.
  • Sift together flour, cinnamon, coriander, anise, baking powder, ground fennel, ground ginger, cloves, salt, and mace into a separate large bowl.
  • With mixer on low, slowly add dry ingredients to butter mixture until dough holds together. Remove dough from bowl and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and set aside at room temperature for about 10 minutes, until pliable. Divide dough in half; return one half to refrigerator. Place the other half on a floured work surface. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness, flouring the work surface and rolling pin as needed.
  • Cut out cookies with cookie cutters (dip cutters in flour for neat edges). Transfer to baking sheets, 1 inch apart.
  • Lightly brush cookies with milk and sprinkle with colored sugar.
  • Bake until firm and edges begin to darken, 10 to 14 minutes. Allow cookies to slightly cool on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to completely cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
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    It’s the merriest time of year at the Disneyland Resort.  If you’re looking to sample some of their fantastic holiday desserts, you’ll want to visit between now and January 6th, 2015.

    What’s your favorite holiday treat? 

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    Comments

    7. Heather says

      Your daughter’s face painting was CUTE!!! She was brave to leave her cookie with mom. My kids know better 😉 . Thanks for the recipe. I haven’t been very successful with a tasty homemade one.. I’ll have to try these.

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    17. maria says

      How adorable!! My kids would love to munch on this. Definitely something i want to try this month. How can anyone pass on a Disney treat!

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    18. Amber says

      My husband loves Gingerbread Cookies so I will have to give this recipe a try! Also, I would love to visit Disneyland during the Holidays….heck anytime really!!!!

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    19. Avry says

      Those apples look so delicious! The detail kills me on such yummy treats. I would love to go to Disney this time of year just to see all the decor and food like this.

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    31. Kathy Godbey says

      Your daughter looks adorable! I’ve always thought all gingerbread recipes had molasses in them. This one definitely sounds like it’s worth trying out. I love baking cookies with different spices!

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    32. Elizabeth Ferree says

      I remember getting ice cream at Disneyland the last time we went which was about 10 years ago. Sadly I’ve never been to Disney World. The gingerbread cookies were they soft or hard? They look delicious and I’ve tried both types but love the soft ones.

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    34. Marcie W. says

      Disneyland never slacks on their treats, especially during a seasonal time. All of these look super yum but I MUST try one of those fancy caramel apples next time.

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