Description
Delicious cookies infused with festive spices and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or cream
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk/cream until smooth and creamy for the frosting.
- Frost each cookie and sprinkle with festive decorations.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for best results and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, spiced cookies, festive treats, creamy frosting