Description
Delicious spiced cookies that embody the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring nutmeg, cinnamon, and a buttery base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground clove
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until well incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Ensure your baking sheet is cool before placing a new batch of cookies on it. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. You can freeze the dough balls for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, spiced cookies, nutmeg, cinnamon