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Best Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (approximately 12 cookies) 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Best Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg are a delightful holiday treat featuring a perfect blend of warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Soft, buttery, and lightly spiced, these cookies are topped with a sweet dusting of powdered sugar and nutmeg, making them an irresistible festive dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy using a stand or hand mixer. Add the egg and vanilla essence, then continue mixing until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter mixture carefully, avoiding overmixing, until fully incorporated. Use a teaspoon to scoop portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow room for spreading.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges turn golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Add the Topping: Mix the icing sugar and nutmeg powder in a small bowl. While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle this topping evenly over them. Allow cookies to cool fully before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
  • Space cookies well on the baking sheet to prevent sticking as they spread during baking.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easier cleanup and to avoid burnt bottoms.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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