Nutmeg Sugar Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly soft and fragrant Nutmeg Sugar Cookies, a perfect blend of holiday charm and everyday indulgence. Featuring a subtly spiced twist on the classic sugar cookie recipe, these buttery treats are infused with the warm aroma of ground nutmeg and topped with a sparkling nutmeg-sugar crust that adds extra sweetness and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create cookies that are lightly golden on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth tender in the center. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or an afternoon snack, these cookies pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or a tall glass of milk. With their cozy spices and timeless flavor, Nutmeg Sugar Cookies are bound to become your new favorite dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 cup Extra granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Grated nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the extra granulated sugar and grated nutmeg for topping.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Press each dough ball slightly to flatten and sprinkle the nutmeg-sugar topping generously over each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*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.
