Best 3 Spiced Sugar Cookies Recipes
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking homemade spiced sugar cookies, a classic treat perfect for any occasion. These delectable cookies are characterized by their warm, inviting aroma and a symphony of flavors, thanks to the perfect blend of spices. With this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through three enticing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless favorite. Discover the simplicity of our traditional spiced sugar cookie recipe, where the harmonious balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger creates a comforting, nostalgic flavor. Embark on a culinary adventure with our maple-spiced sugar cookie recipe, where the subtle sweetness of maple syrup enhances the spices, resulting in a captivating taste sensation. For those seeking a touch of elegance, our orange-spiced sugar cookie recipe infuses zesty orange zest into the mix, creating a vibrant and refreshing treat. These spiced sugar cookie recipes are not just culinary delights; they are edible expressions of love and warmth, perfect for sharing with family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey that promises joy, satisfaction, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked spiced sugar cookies.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SPICED HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES
A twist on traditional sugar cookies, this recipe offers a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for holiday inspired flavor that kids and adults alike will enjoy!
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 28m
Yield Makes 6 dozen or 24 (3 cookie) servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat granulated sugar and butter 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. Refrigerate dough 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface* to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with favorite cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.
- 3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
- 4. For the Icing, mix all ingredients except food colors. (Stir in additional milk to thin icing or more confectioners' sugar to thicken, if needed). Place small amount of icing into small shallow bowls, using one bowl for each color desired. Stir drops of food color into icing until desired shade is reached.
- 5. 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.
- For the variations below, omit the cinnamon and the nutmeg. Use the following extract in place of the vanilla extract in the cookies:
- Almond Holiday Sugar Cookies: Use 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract.
- Orange Holiday Sugar Cookies: Use 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract.
- Lemon Holiday Sugar Cookies: Use 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract.
SPICED "SUGAR" COOKIES
Warm spices punch the flavor of basic cookie dough making these cookies perfect for the holidays.
Provided by Pyure
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat butter with Pyure Organic All Purpose Stevia Blend until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg until well blended. Beat in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice and salt together.
- Stir into butter mixture in two additions.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll on lightly floured surface or between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thick.
- Using desired cookie cutter, cut out shapes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cookies 2-inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Let cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 38 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
LACEMAKER'S CATTERN CAKES - ENGLISH SPICED SUGAR COOKIES
"Cattern cakes" are spiced with cinnamon, lightly fruited and flavoured with caraway seeds; they are traditionally made by the English Nottingham lacemakers for the festivities on their special feast day. The recipe goes back to Tudor times, and has changed little over the centuries, although they are sometimes made with yeast dough. Also known as Catherine Cakes (after Catherine of Aragon, whom whilst imprisoned locally at Ampthill, heard of the lacemaker's financial plight, and destroyed all of her lace only to commission some more and give work to the local industry). They are specially prepared for St. Catherine's Day - the patroness of spinners, lace-makers, rope-makers and spinsters - on the 25th November, which is the lacemaker's special day. They are traditionally washed down with Hot Pot - a hot mixture of rum, beer and eggs. I find that I prefer mine with a cup of tea! These delicious little cakes are more like a soft and slightly chewy biscuit or cookie.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 12 Cattern Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl: flour, cinnamon, currants, ground almonds, caraway seeds and sugar.
- Add the melted butter and the beaten egg and mix well to give a soft dough.
- Roll the dough out on a floured board, into a rectangle about 12" x 10" - 30cm x 25cm.
- Brush the dough with water and sprinkle with the extra sugar and cinnamon to taste.
- Gently roll the dough up like a Swiss roll, not too tightly, and then cut the rolled up dough into 3/4" - 2cm slices.
- Place these slices on to a well greased and lined baking tray or biscuit/cookie sheet, making sure that they are spaced well apart.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven 200C/400F/Gas 6 for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy to the top.
- Allow the cattern cakes to cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with extra caraway seeds, sugar and cinnamon if you like.
- Store in an airtight tin for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 60.5, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 17.7, Protein 4.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies. Look for organic, unbleached flour, real butter, and pure vanilla extract.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The temperature should be high enough to set the cookies, but not so high that they burn.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These spiced sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their warm, cozy spices and sweet, buttery flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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