Spice Sugar Cookies
Infused with the warming, aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these Spice Sugar Cookies deliver a delicious twist on a classic favorite. With a perfectly soft yet slightly crisp texture, each buttery cookie is rolled in a cinnamon-brown sugar coating, creating a crackled, caramelized exterior that melts in your mouth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe combines pantry staples and simple techniques, making it ideal for last-minute baking or holiday treats. Whether you're serving them warm from the oven or sharing as festive gifts, these spiced cookies are a crowd-pleaser that captures the cozy essence of fall and winter baking. Perfect for cookie platters, tea-time snacks, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these Spice Sugar Cookies will quickly become a go-to dessert favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and additional ground cinnamon for rolling.
Scoop tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into balls. Then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to a week!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.2 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1166 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 548.2 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 642 mg | 14% | |
*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.
