5.0 from 54 votes
Spice Cookies
My soft and chewy spice cookies are infused with five different spices and topped with an easy vanilla drizzle. This is such a warm and cozy cookie recipe--perfect for fall! Recipe includes a how-to video!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
56 mins
Servings: 28 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk room temperature preferred
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cut butter into Tablespoon-sized pieces and place in a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals until butter is melted then immediately stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir well and allow butter to cool before proceeding.
- Once butter is cooled (no longer warm to the touch) add sugars, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir until completely combined.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet. Stir until completely combined.
- Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 and preferably 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once dough has finished chilling, scoop by level 1 ½ tablespoon-sized scoop and roll into a ball between your palms. Place cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350F (175C) for 11-12 minutes or until edges are beginning to turn a light golden brown. Allow to cool completely before decorating with glaze.
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Glaze
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk as needed, glaze should be smooth and ribbon of your whisk, holding its shape for several seconds before dissolving into the bowl.
- Drizzle glaze over cookies and allow to harden. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Once glaze has hardened completely, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Note that glaze will harden on the surface after several minutes but will take longer to dry completely, allow to sit for at least an hour perhaps several (it depends on your kitchen conditions and the exact consistency of your icing) before stacking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.