As these delicate cookies bake gently in the oven, we welcome the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse with warmth, intention, and joy. These beautiful horse-shaped cookies symbolize strength, prosperity, passion, and bold new beginnings — everything the Fire Horse represents.
Golden, lightly sweet, and easy to prepare, these festive cookies are perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year with family and friends. May this year burn bright — and taste even sweeter.
Fire Horse Cookies Recipe (Egg-Free & Dairy-Free)
These cookies are made without milk or eggs, making them lighter and longer-lasting — yet still incredibly delicious.
Ingredients:
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 120 g margarine
- 50 g coconut flour
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt
- A few drops of organic red or pink food coloring
Instructions:
- Add 150 g of flour to a mixing bowl.
- Add 120 g margarine.
- Mix in 50 g coconut flour and 50 g powdered sugar.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix all ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Add a few drops of natural red or pink food coloring and mix again until evenly combined.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
- Using cookie cutters, shape the dough as desired and gently press a decorative symbol into the center of each cookie.
- Bake at 320°F (160°C) for about 15 minutes. Do not overbake — the cookies should remain light in color.
- Arrange and decorate as desired.
