Description
Classic vintage Christmas cookies with a buttery, spiced flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: vintage christmas cookies, holiday baking, classic cookies