Lord Byron's Festive Spice Cookies Recipe
These festive spice cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season, featuring warm spices and a touch of candied ginger. They are soft, chewy, and dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped candied ginger
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chopped candied ginger and nuts if using.
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers feel set.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a decorative touch, consider garnishing with fresh herbs or wrapping cookies as gifts.