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Quiz about Christmas Cookies of the World
Quiz about Christmas Cookies of the World

Christmas Cookies of the World Quiz


What could be nicer than a plate of fresh-baked Christmas cookies?

A multiple-choice quiz by SBH. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
SBH
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
159,638
Updated
Mar 02 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1148
Last 3 plays: Fiona112233 (7/10), Guest 173 (7/10), Guest 157 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Sablés, the French equivalent of shortbread, are named for their texture, which resembles ...? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Petticoat tails are ...? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Springerle and speculatius are similar because ...? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Most cookbooks have changed the old-fashioned recipe for "royal glaze", the white icing that dries hard. Why? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What spice is associated with snickerdoodles? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. It's a good idea to cook many different sizes of cookies on the same baking sheet.


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these cookies traditionally contains lard? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Spritz cookies, common in Europe, are made through what process? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Kourabiedes are from Greece, of course. What shape are they? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What sweetener do you associate with Moravian Christmas cookies? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Sablés, the French equivalent of shortbread, are named for their texture, which resembles ...?

Answer: Sand

They're unusual because instead of creaming butter with sugar first, they require creaming butter with flour.
2. Petticoat tails are ...?

Answer: Scottish shortbread

They may be named for their shape, wedges cut from a round pan.
3. Springerle and speculatius are similar because ...?

Answer: Both are baked in complex shapes

The moulds can be very pricy, but these are almost too lovely to eat.
4. Most cookbooks have changed the old-fashioned recipe for "royal glaze", the white icing that dries hard. Why?

Answer: Because of fears of disease from raw eggs

It's made with icing sugar, cream of tartar and raw egg whites, but it's the best possible glue for gingerbread houses!
5. What spice is associated with snickerdoodles?

Answer: Cinnamon

These light, crispy, eggy cookies are rolled into balls and dipped into cinnamon sugar. When they're baked they flatten out.
6. It's a good idea to cook many different sizes of cookies on the same baking sheet.

Answer: False

Cookies of different sizes will darken at different rates, so you'll burn the smallest ones before the biggest ones are ready.
7. Which of these cookies traditionally contains lard?

Answer: Bizcochitos

These tasty Mexican cookies, flavoured with anise, contain lard, which is animal fat.
8. Spritz cookies, common in Europe, are made through what process?

Answer: Squirting the dough through a press or pastry bag

Warm or runny dough won't keep its shape through the baking process.
9. Kourabiedes are from Greece, of course. What shape are they?

Answer: Crescent

These are among the cookies that use ground almonds in place of some of the flour.
10. What sweetener do you associate with Moravian Christmas cookies?

Answer: Molasses

These are often very, very thin, and made with ginger too.
Source: Author SBH

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