Christmas Spice Cookies Recipe

Ignite your senses with these incredibly spicy Christmas Spice Cookies! A treasured family recipe passed down from a church cook, these cookies are guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. Their warm, aromatic spices will fill your kitchen with festive cheer, leaving everyone wanting more. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones this Christmas season!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 139.2 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Christmas Spice Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup candied fruit (optional)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

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How to Make Christmas Spice Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chopped nuts and candied fruit (optional).
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, you can dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

18g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Christmas Spice Cookies?

Christmas Spice Cookies takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Christmas Spice Cookies?

Christmas Spice Cookies has approximately 139.2 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Christmas Spice Cookies?

The key ingredients for Christmas Spice Cookies are Butter, Sugar, Dark Molasses, Egg, Baking Soda, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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