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Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg

Irresistibly Soft Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg Bliss

Delightful Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg, combining soft texture and festive flavors, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: add egg and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture, mix well.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop cookie dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Sprinkle warm cookies with powdered sugar and nutmeg before cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor and avoid overmixing the dough for the softest texture.

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