Description
Deliciously spiced Christmas cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with sprinkles or colored icing for a festive touch.
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ginger and cloves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg