Spiced Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Categories: Holiday Recipes, Baking & Cookies
Deliciously spiced cookies perfect for the holiday season. Soft, chewy, and aromatic, these treats will fill your home with festive cheer.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Serving Size: Makes about 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
