These warmly spiced cookies bring the festive flavors of Christmas with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, making them perfect for cozy winter treats.
Holiday Spice Cookies
These warmly spiced cookies bring the festive flavors of Christmas with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, making them perfect for cozy winter treats.
Equipment
- 2 Baking sheets
- electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons 140 g nondairy butter
- 1 cup 128 g raw sugar, plus extra for sprinkling (optional)
- 1 tablespoon 22 g blackstrap or regular molasses
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1½ cups 180 g whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup 34 g crystallized ginger, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar.
- Stir in the molasses.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the crystallized ginger, if using.
- Divide the dough into 14 equal portions, about 2 tablespoons (37 g) each.
- Place the dough portions on the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Sprinkle extra raw sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until set.
- For chewier cookies, bake only 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Enjoy these cookies with a cup of spiced tea or warm almond milk for a cozy holiday treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of mulled wine or a spiced cider to enhance the festive flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 160 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 12 g