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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.

Author
SBH

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
159,638

Updated
Mar 02 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1172

Last 3 plays: Guest 168 (3/10), Guest 204 (10/10), Guest 207 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sabl�s, the French equivalent of shortbread, are named for their texture, which resembles ...? Hint

Sugar

Sable fur

Sand

Silk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Petticoat tails are ...? Hint

English date cookies

Scottish shortbread

Lacy Irish biscuits

German almond cookies

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Question 3 of 10

3. Springerle and speculatius are similar because ...? Hint

Both contain whipping cream

Both are based on puff pastry

Both contain chocolate

Both are baked in complex shapes

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Question 4 of 10

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

Because many people want to cut down on fat in their diets

Because it's too expensive for most families

Because there have been lawsuits over broken teeth

Because of fears of disease from raw eggs

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Question 5 of 10

5. What spice is associated with snickerdoodles? Hint

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Cloves

Allspice

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Question 6 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these cookies traditionally contains lard? Hint

Sugar cookies

Snickerdoodles

Bizcochitos

Gingerbread

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Question 8 of 10

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

Baking the dough three times in an oven

Deep frying the dough at high temperatures

Squirting the dough through a press or pastry bag

Rolling them dough into tiny balls

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Question 9 of 10

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

Crescent

Square

Donut

Star

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Question 10 of 10

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

Molasses

Honey

Maple sugar

Beet sugar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sabl�s, 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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