GRANNY'S SPICE COOKIES

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Granny always had a batch of these delicious, crispy cookies waiting for us at her house. When I miss her more than usual, I make these cookies and let the aroma fill my house and heart. -Valerie Hudson, Mason City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon cold water
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Red Hot candies, nonpareils and/or sprinkles

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup, orange zest and cold water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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Raees Dyason
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I've been looking for a good spice cookie recipe for years. This one is finally the one!


Mary Wachira
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I made these cookies gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. They turned out just as good as the regular version.


BHUTTA STUDIO
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for pecans. The cookies still turned out great!


Gidion Charles
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These cookies are way too sweet for my taste.


Md arif Billah
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. I found these cookies to be bland and boring.


Hare Butler
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These cookies were a waste of time and ingredients.


GAMIN WITH FAHIM
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Numan Chaudhary
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.


Rr Rezaul Karim
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These cookies are amazing! I've never had anything like them before.


Gurkirat Singh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now a staple in my holiday baking rotation.


Shopon Official
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


SONUKING
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I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. They fill the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


rkramens
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These cookies are the best! I've tried many different spice cookie recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


digitalpostoffice digitalpostoffice
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I made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Okeke Vivian
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix everything together and bake them. They're the perfect last-minute dessert.


Haroon Sotra
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I'm not a huge fan of spice, but these cookies were surprisingly good. They're not too spicy, and they have a really nice flavor.


mshamil khan644
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of spices. They're the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Kagiso Kaygee
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Yogesh Dahal
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.