Eight Flavor Rich Butter Cookies
Indulge in the decadent goodness of Eight Flavor Rich Butter Cookies, a recipe that transforms classic butter cookies into a sensational treat bursting with flavor. Each bite unveils a harmonious blend of eight distinct ingredients, including the zesty brightness of lemon and orange zests, the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the aromatic notes of vanilla and almond extracts. Perfectly soft and buttery, these cookies are incredibly easy to make, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake. Optional semi-sweet chocolate chips can be added for an extra layer of richness, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them alongside a steaming cup of coffee or gifting them to loved ones, these versatile cookies are sure to impress. Bake a batch today and experience the magic of homemade cookies that are as complex in flavor as they are easy to love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and orange zest until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
If desired, gently fold in the chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these Eight Flavor Rich Butter Cookies, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.3 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.0 g | 725% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.8 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 923 mg | 20% | |
*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.
