As the holiday season rolls in, there’s nothing better than filling your kitchen with the cozy, irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies. Whether you’re a fan of soft and chewy, crispy and buttery, or a little bit of everything, this selection has you covered. Get ready to bake up a storm with these delightful recipes!
Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup molasses
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, oil, molasses, and both sugars until smooth.
- Add egg and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Nutritional Info (per cookie):
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1g
Nutrition
As the holiday season unfolds, nothing says “cozy” quite like the sweet smell of cookies baking in the oven. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, joining a festive cookie exchange, or just want to treat yourself, these cookies are a perfect addition to any occasion. Each recipe brings its own festive twist, from spicy ginger notes to fudgy chocolate flavors and the simple elegance of buttery shortbread.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
For Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until dough forms
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
- Roll dough into balls
- Then roll each in powdered sugar
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes
- Cool on a wire rack
Notes
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 1g
Nutrition
Check out this Holiday classic, as well.
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie cutter optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- sprinkles or coarse sugar for decorating optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, and salt together until smooth and creamy
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough is formed
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness
- Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter or cut into squares
- Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse sugar or sprinkles if desired
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden
- Cool on a wire rack
Notes
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 1g
Nutrition
This holiday season, embrace the warmth and joy of homemade treats with these three recipes that are sure to become crowd-pleasers. So gather your ingredients, put on your favorite holiday tunes, and let the baking magic begin!
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