Christmas Cinnamon Spice Cookies
Capture the warmth and spirit of the holidays with these delightful Christmas Cinnamon Spice Cookies! Infused with a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these soft and buttery cookies are the perfect festive treat to share with family and friends. The recipe comes together effortlessly with simple pantry staples, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned bakers and beginners. With their golden edges and tender centers, these cookies are irresistibly cozy, and a dusting of powdered sugar adds a snow-kissed elegance. Ready in under 35 minutes, they’re ideal for holiday cookie swaps, dessert platters, or a comforting snack with a cup of hot cocoa. Bake a batch today and fill your home with the irresistible scent of Christmas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and kosher salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a festive touch before serving.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze them for later enjoyment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.5 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.0 g | 625% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 806 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 620.5 g | 226% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 382.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.3 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 705 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
