Description
Delightful spiced sugar cookies that evoke holiday nostalgia and warmth, perfect for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Cream the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, consider using almond flour. For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, sugar cookies, holiday baking, spiced cookies, dessert
