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Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg

Delightful Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg for Holiday Cheer

Experience the festive spirit with Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg that warm the soul and bring loved ones together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg Crucial for holiday flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Complements nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for mixing
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Provides crispness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Keeps cookies chewy
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor
Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Stand mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a larger mixing bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the flour is no longer visible.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Dust the warm cookies with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variation, try swapping nutmeg for allspice or ginger, or adding chocolate chips. These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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