Spiced Christmas Cookies

Spiced Christmas cookies have been a traditional treat during the holiday season for centuries, with each culture adding their own unique blend of spices.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Spiced Christmas Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Molasses

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy the delicious spiced Christmas cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.