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Spiced Rum Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Spiced Rum Cookies for Cozy Holidays

These Spiced Rum Cookies blend buttery goodness with warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and depth
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter For richness and chewiness
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Spiced Rum or Rum Extract For flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Main structure of cookies
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Affects aesthetics
For the Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Cozy aroma
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Warm spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Adds depth

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the egg and rum until well mixed.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar, then combine with the wet ingredients.
  5. Roll the cookie dough into 1-1.5 inch balls.
  6. Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for coating.
  7. Chill the dough balls in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Roll chilled balls in the sugar-spice mixture and place on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes until tops are crackled.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, and they freeze well for up to a month.

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