Description
Delight in these Twisted Christmas Cookies, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. These soft-centered, golden-edged cookies combine a tender dough with a festive twist shape, making them an ideal holiday treat to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, ensuring the spices are well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract evenly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop the dough into generous tablespoons and twist each portion into shapes on the prepared baking sheets, spreading them sufficiently to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft for a tender bite.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them onto wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use softened butter at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help maintain shape if the dough is too soft.
- Try adding a pinch of ground cloves or ginger for an extra holiday spice flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
