Description
Festive buttery spiced Christmas cookies are a holiday favorite. These cookies are rich, buttery, and packed with warm spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, add orange zest to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, festive cookies, spiced cookies