Description
These homemade Thanksgiving Cookies are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. Soft, buttery, and full of warm spices, they come together in just 5 minutes for a quick and easy baking project the whole family will love.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. – In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. – Scoop rounds of dough, about 1-2 tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. – Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
7. – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a festive touch, you can roll the dough balls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American