Choux pastry cookies are incredibly tender, soft, and delicious treats that simply melt in your mouth. Their incomparable aroma evokes comfort, warmth, home gatherings, and holidays with loved ones. There are many ways to prepare this magical pastry.

In this article, I'll share with you the best, tried-and-true recipes for choux pastry. Each of these delicacies has its own unique flavor, distinctive texture, and luxurious aroma. Choose your favorite recipe and make the most delicate choux pastry in your own kitchen. Your family will be delighted with this treat.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

A simple recipe for homemade gingerbread cookies

This is a simple recipe for homemade gingerbread cookies. They always turn out very soft, tender, and fluffy. Their rich chocolate flavor and exquisite aroma will impress even the most discerning gourmet. You can use your favorite, tried-and-true icing to coat the gingerbread cookies.
Nutritional value per serving
366 kcal
  • Proteins: 5.9 g
  • Fats: 4.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
For the test:
  • Milk
    200 ml
  • Flour
    400 G
  • Sugar
    220 G
  • Vegetable oil
    30 ml
  • Egg yolk
    1 pcs
  • Cocoa powder
    50 G
  • Baking powder
    10 G
  • Soda
    1 pinch
  • Salt
    1 pinch
For the glaze:
  • Powdered sugar
    150 G
  • Egg whites
    1 pcs
  • Lemon juice
    1 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat until boiling.

Step 2

In a deep container, mix 100 g of flour and all the sugar.

Step 3

Pour hot milk into the resulting mixture and stir the mixture very quickly until smooth.

Step 4

Leave the custard base for 10-15 minutes to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Pour vegetable oil into the cooled custard base, add salt and yolk.

Step 6

Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth.

Step 7

Add cocoa, baking powder and soda.

Step 8

Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth, so that there are no lumps.

Step 9

Sift the flour and add it to the chocolate mixture.

Step 10

Mix everything carefully and knead into a soft chocolate dough.

Step 11

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 cm and cut out gingerbread cookies from it.

Step 12

Bake the products for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 13

This is what happened.

Step 14

To make the glaze, beat the egg whites with powdered sugar. Add lemon juice and mix well. The glaze should be snow-white and moderately thick.

Step 15

Cover the cooled gingerbread with protein-sugar glaze.

Step 16

Once the icing has set, you can brew tea and treat your loved ones to the custard-filled gingerbread.

Recipe for custard honey gingerbread

This is a recipe for delicious honey-flavored gingerbread cookies. They are incredibly tender, soft, and flavorful. These treats are perfect not only for everyday use but also for special occasions. Both adults and children will love them.

Ingredients

  • Flour - 500 g
  • Eggs C1 - 2 pcs.
  • Honey - 250 g
  • Vanilla sugar - 10 g
  • Salt - ¼ tsp.
  • Soda - ¼ tsp.
  • Cinnamon - ½ tsp.
  • Rum (or cognac) - 1 tbsp.
  • Sour cream - 70 g
  • Butter - 50 g

Cooking time: 50-60 minutes

Servings: 1 (approximately 800 g gingerbread)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 1

Step 2

Place the honey and butter in a saucepan and place over low heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 2

Step 3

Mix 150 g of flour with a pinch of salt.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 3

Step 4

When the honey mixture has become homogeneous, add vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda and mix everything until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the hot mixture into the flour and salt and mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.

Step 6

Pour in sour cream, rum and mix the custard base well.

Step 7

Add eggs and mix the mixture again.

Step 8

Sift the remaining flour and add it to the honey mixture.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 8

Step 9

Knead a soft, elastic dough.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 9

Step 10

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5-8 mm and cut out gingerbread cookies from it.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 10

Step 11

Bake the products at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Honey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Step 11

Step 12

Cool the finished honey gingerbread, drizzle with glaze and serve.

Choux gingerbread cookies

Choux gingerbread cookies are a baked good associated with winter holidays, cozy evenings, and warm family gatherings. Their exquisite aroma creates an atmosphere of joy and magic. Bake these treats for your guests or loved ones. They will be pleasantly surprised.

Ingredients

  • Honey - 200 g
  • Cinnamon - 2 tsp.
  • Ginger - 2 tsp.
  • Orange zest - 1 tsp.
  • Cloves - 1 tsp.
  • Star anise - ½ tsp.
  • Cardamom - ½ tsp.
  • Nutmeg - ½ tsp.
  • White pepper - ⅓ tsp.
  • Salt - a pinch
  • Butter - 200 g
  • Soda - 1 tsp.
  • Egg C1 - 3 pcs.
  • Sugar - 300 g
  • Flour - 720 g

Cooking time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Servings: 1 (approximately 1.5 kg of gingerbread)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Place the honey in a thick-bottomed saucepan and place over low heat.

Recipe - Choux Gingerbread Cookies - Step 1

Step 2

When the honey has completely melted, add the spices and orange zest. Mix the ingredients well.

Step 3

Add butter. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Add the baking soda and stir thoroughly. At first, it will expand considerably, but then settle slightly. Let the resulting custard base sit for 10-15 minutes to cool.

Step 5

Meanwhile, beat the eggs with salt and sugar until you get a fluffy, light mixture.

Recipe - Choux Gingerbread Cookies - Step 5

Step 6

When the custard base has cooled, pour it into the egg mixture and mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

Recipe - Choux Gingerbread Cookies - Step 6

Step 7

Add sifted flour and knead a soft, elastic dough.

Step 8

Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Recipe - Choux Gingerbread Cookies - Step 8

Step 9

Roll out the chilled dough and cut out gingerbread cookies from it.

Recipe - Choux Gingerbread Cookies - Step 9

Step 10

Bake the gingerbread for 7-10 minutes at 180 degrees.

Recipe - Choux Gingerbread Cookies - Step 10

Lenten custard gingerbread with milk

I offer you an excellent recipe for Lenten custard gingerbread cookies made with milk. They turn out incredibly tender, fluffy, and delicious. You can use regular milk or any plant-based milk (coconut, oat, soy, almond, rice, and others).

Ingredients

  • Flour - 210 g
  • Sugar - 100 g
  • Vanilla sugar - 1 tsp.
  • Salt - a pinch
  • Milk - 130 g
  • Cinnamon - ½ tsp.
  • Ginger - ¼ tsp.
  • Lemon zest - 1 tsp.
  • Vegetable oil - 20 g
  • Baking powder - 1 tsp.

Cooking time: 40-50 minutes

Servings: 1 (approximately 400-500 g of gingerbread)

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

In a deep container, mix 80 g of flour, sugar and salt.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 1

Step 2

Pour the milk into a saucepan, add spices and zest.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 2

Step 3

Mix the ingredients and place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the spice mixture to a simmer, but do not boil it.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 3

Step 4

Combine the dry and liquid mixtures.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 4

Step 5

Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 5

Step 6

Add the remaining flour in two stages and knead into a soft dough.

Step 7

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 cm and cut out small gingerbread cookies from it.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 7

Step 8

Bake the products at 180 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Step 9

Cool the finished gingerbread and cover with any glaze.

Recipe - Lenten Custard Gingerbread with Milk - Step 9

Video – Custard gingerbread “Nezhenka”

Don't know what to bake with your tea or coffee? Then you need to watch this video immediately. It shows a wonderful recipe for Nezhenka gingerbread cookies. They're incredibly delicious, soft, and fragrant. These delightful treats will leave no one indifferent.

The video's creator clearly demonstrates every step of gingerbread preparation and explains all the intricacies of this baked good. The pastry chef also shares a tried-and-true glaze recipe and demonstrates a simple method for coating the baked goods with it. After watching this video, you'll easily be able to make delicious "Nezhenka" gingerbread cookies to go with tea, coffee, or other beverages.