Grandma Clay Spice Cookies
Indulge in the warm and nostalgic flavors of Grandma Clay Spice Cookies, a timeless treat brimming with aromatic spices and rich molasses. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with classic holiday spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a delightfully fragrant and comforting bite in every cookie. Perfectly balanced with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, these cookies deliver just the right hint of sweetness and warmth. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re incredibly easy to make and ideal for holiday baking, cookie swaps, or a cozy afternoon treat. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant touch and pair with your favorite warm beverage for a truly heartwarming experience. These spiced cookies capture the essence of home and the joy of baking traditions preserved through generations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
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.
Optionally, sift powdered sugar over the cooled cookies for a decorative and sweet finish.
Serve the cookies with a warm beverage and enjoy Grandma's timeless flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.5 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.2 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2040 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 683.0 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 449.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 2933 mg | 62% | |
*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.
