Spiced German Cookies
Spiced German cookies are a delightful holiday treat that fills your home with the warm, inviting aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. With their comforting balance of crunchy edges and soft centers, these cookies are perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying alongside a cozy cup of tea. Easy to prepare, they promise to become a cherished recipe in your baking collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg