Well we’ve finally come down to my last Christmas cookie recipe of 2010. And I think I may have saved the best for last!
I was looking for a simple but tasty recipe for good old sugar cookies when I came across this brown sugar and spice version from Bake at 350. Her pictures made these cookies look so wonderful that I just couldn’t resist going with this recipe.
I must say that these sugar cookies are a must try. I know I’ll be making these over and over again. The dough is nice and easy to work with and they have just the right texture. The cookies end up perfect, not too hard and not too soft. And the flavor puts regular sugar cookies to shame.
Spiced Sugar Cookies
from Bake at 350
makes 2 & 1/2 dozen
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 sticks butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk the flour, baking powder and spices, set aside.
2. Cream the sugar and butter. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until well-blended.
3. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Make sure you knead together any extra bits that don’t incorporate well on their own.
4. Roll out nice thick cookies on a floured surface and cut into shapes. Place on parchment lined baking sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes or until edges just start to brown. Let rest a bit on the sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.
5. Frost with your favorite icing, see recipe below.
Almond Flavored Icing
from Two Tiny Kitchens
Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, room temp
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk (or more)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
pinch of salt
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, beat butter slowly with powdered sugar. Add a touch of milk as you go to keep from clumping too much.
2. Add vanilla, almond extract and salt. If needed, add more milk to make frosting spreading consistency.
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I think I’m going to try this recipe today! I love trying new recipes for sugar cookies, yet it seems I’m usually disappointed by the outcome and I always go back to my favorite recipe. But these sound too good not to try! Thanks!
Teauna
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