Description
Enchanting and playful cookies bursting with seasonal spices, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: Decorative sprinkles or icing for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg