Buttery Spiced Christmas Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Delight in the rich flavors of Buttery Spiced Christmas Cookies, perfect for festive gatherings.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Butter, softened this gives your cookies that irresistible buttery flavor
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar a touch of sweetness that balances the spices beautifully
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar adds moisture and a subtle depth of flavor to every bite
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances the overall sweetness and warmth
- 2 Large Eggs brings the ingredients together, ensuring a perfect texture
- 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour the foundation for creating soft, buttery cookies
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cookies rise and become wonderfully fluffy
- ½ teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness and brings out those delicious buttery flavors
For the Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon infuses warmth that makes every cookie taste like a holiday hug
- ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg adds a cozy, aromatic finish that complements the cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger offers a zesty kick that elevates the festive flavors
For the Chocolate
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips for extra sweetness and richness
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use softened butter for a creamy dough. Don’t overmix and ensure cookies are spaced well on the sheet for even baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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