Amish Christmas Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Amish Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Brown Sugar
• Light Molasses
• Egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How to Make Amish Christmas Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1/2 cup molasses and 2 large eggs until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
8. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.