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Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg

Nutmeg Christmas Cookies to Sweeten Your Holiday Spirit

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Delight in these Christmas Cookies with Nutmeg, featuring a warm aroma and soft, chewy texture that captivate every holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg Use fresh nutmeg for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor.
Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar while warm and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

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