Description
Delicious Christmas cookies featuring the warm, earthy flavors of nutmeg, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for better flavor melding and shape retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, nutmeg cookies, holiday baking, festive treats