Description
Discover the authentic taste of German Spice Cookies! This recipe blends cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to create a festive holiday favorite. Learn tips, variations, and decorating ideas to make these cookies a cherished part of your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the molasses and honey over low heat, stirring until combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the molasses-honey mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 - 15 min