Best 7 Easy Sugar And Spice Cookies Recipes
Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked sugar and spice cookies, a timeless classic that captures the essence of comfort and joy. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors, perfectly balancing the sweetness of sugar with the warmth of aromatic spices. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that will guide you in creating these irresistible cookies. From the classic sugar cookie adorned with sparkling sanding sugar to the indulgent snickerdoodle rolled in cinnamon sugar, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer chewy or crispy cookies, this article has something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a sweet adventure together.
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SUGAR 'N' SPICE COOKIES
An inexpensive meal can still include dessert like these simple cookies. They are a sweet and tart treat.-Dottie LaPierre, Woburn, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool. , For frosting, cream the confectioners' sugar, butter and zest in a large bowl. Gradually add lemon juice, beating until frosting achieves desired spreading consistency. Frost cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY SPICED SUGAR COOKIES
These easy spiced sugar cookies are so simple to make, the kids can make them all by themselves. And "Santa" will be overjoyed to eat them this year!
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Baked goods Baking Christmas Cookies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- Beat in the vanilla and egg scraping down the bowl after mixing in.
- Sift together the dry ingredients then add to the butter mixture. Mix on medium speed until incorporated.
- Divide the dough into two then roll each piece out between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out cookies then place on cookie sheets.
- Place the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/350°F.
- Place the baking sheets into the oven and allow to bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While the cookies are baking, stir together the sugar and spices and set aside.
- Remove from the oven and allow to chill for 10 minutes before coating in the sugar and transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 185 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICED HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES
Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and pure vanilla extract make this twist on the traditional sugar cookie absolutely irresistible. Ready in less than half an hour, these delectable holiday cookies are perfect with a thin layer of colorful cookie icing using your choice of McCormick Food Color and a teaspoon of vanilla.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Cookies and Brownies,
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
- Roll out dough on generously floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with your favorite holiday cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges start to brown lightly. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
- For the Icing, mix confectioners' sugar and milk with wire whisk until well blended and smooth. (Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.) (Makes 1 cup.) See tips below to make holiday icing colors.
- To ice cookies, hold cookie by its edge and dip top of cookie into icing. (Or spoon the icing onto cookie using a teaspoon.) Place iced cookies on wire rack set over foil-covered baking sheet to dry. (The foil-covered baking sheet will catch drips.) To add decorative details to cookies, spoon tinted icing into resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny piece of the corner. Squeeze icing through hole in plastic bag to decorate cookies. If desired, Colored Sugar may be sprinkled onto freshly iced cookies.
- Each color combination below is enough to tint 1 cup icing. •RED: Mix 1 teaspoon Red, 30 drops NEON Pink, 10 drops Yellow and 2 drops Blue into 1 batch of frosting.•BROWN: Mix 6 drops Black, 25 drops Yellow and 18 drops NEON Purple into 1 batch of frosting.•BLUE: Mix 4 drops NEON Pink and 8 drops NEON Blue into 1 batch of frosting.•YELLOW: Mix 16 drops Yellow and 1 drop Red into 1 batch of frosting. •BLUE: Mix 2 drops NEON Blue and 1 drop NEON Pink into 1 batch of frosting.•GREEN: Mix 35 drops Green and 1 drop Black into 1 batch of frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 Calories
EASY SUGAR COOKIES
Quick and easy sugar cookies! They are really good, plain or with candies in them. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they're great!
Provided by Stephanie
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 60.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SUGAR 'N SPICE COOKIES
Spices add extra flavor to a traditional sugar cookie.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 24 Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a medium bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture slowly and beat on low speed until a stiff dough forms. For easier handling, refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface and cut out shapes. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Frost and decorate with your favorite icings and sprinkles.
EASY SUGAR AND SPICE COOKIES
Grandma Flossie's time-tested, crowd-pleasing cookie recipe -- perfect for a holiday cookie swap or any time...
Provided by LJeffTheChef
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream sugar and softened butter together, then add the egg and molasses.
- Combine sifted flour, baking soda, salt and all of the spices together with fork or whisk in a separate mixing bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, roll into balls and then roll in sugar.
- Bake at 350F for 12 - 15 minutes then sprinkle the tops lightly with sugar.
- Note: Chilling dough between batches helps.
SUGAR AND SPICE COOKIES
These have been a favorite since I was a little girl. I remember eating these in front of the TV watching "Romper room". The dough is quite soft, so I always put it in the fridge between baking batches for easier rolling.
Provided by Michelle S.
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 48-60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream Crisco, sugar, egg, and molasses till fluffy.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Form into small balls using a teaspoon.
- Roll into sugar.
- Place on ungreased cookies sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Watch carefully towards end so they do not burn.
Tips:
- Use softened butter: This will make the dough easier to mix and will also help the cookies spread less in the oven.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time: This will help them get crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Use a variety of spices: This will give the cookies a more complex flavor.
- Be creative with your decorations: You can use sprinkles, nuts, or even candy canes to decorate your cookies.
Conclusion:
These sugar and spice cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and can be decorated in a variety of ways. So gather your ingredients and get baking!
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