Description
Delicious spiced cookies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tbsp milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending just until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use festive cookie cutters to create your shapes.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Decorate: Frost the cooled cookies and add sprinkles or edible glitter for extra festive flair.
- Enjoy and Share: Let your cookies set for a few minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil and use almond or oat milk in the frosting. A gluten-free version can be made with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, festive, spiced, dessert, holiday baking