Barbecue Spice Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecue Spice Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 cups granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling
• 2 large eggs
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Cloves
• Cinnamon

How to Make Barbecue Spice Cookies

1. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
2. Let the melted butter cool slightly to room temperature.
3. Add 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs to the cooled butter. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the flour is incorporated. Do not overmix.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
9. Place the sugar-coated cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.