Description
A delightful cookie recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour for a GF version.)
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg (Can substitute with cinnamon for a different spice profile.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Acts as a leavening agent; do not omit.)
- 0 teaspoon Salt (Use sea salt or kosher salt for different taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Can be adjusted to taste or omitted.)
- 1 cup Butter (Unsalted preferred, margarine can be a substitute.)
- 0 cup Granulated Sugar (Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.)
- 0 cup Brown Sugar (Can be blended with granulated sugar for balance.)
- 1 large Egg (For a vegan option, use 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2 tbsp water.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Use pure vanilla extract for best results.)
- 0 cup Powdered Sugar (Mix with nutmeg for a festive touch.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl; whisk until blended.
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a larger bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cookies slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the topping: Mix powdered sugar with a pinch of nutmeg and sprinkle over warm cookies.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour substitute.
- Cinnamon can be adjusted based on personal preference.
- Mixing the powdered sugar with nutmeg gives a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg