Description
Delightful Christmas cookies infused with the warm scent of nutmeg, bringing comfort and holiday cheer to your celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg (or freshly grated)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t forget to add a dash of vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg into the butter mixture. Gently mix until combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space for spreading.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Overbaking can lead to dry cookies, so monitor closely as they near the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, nutmeg cookies, holiday baking, festive treats