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Spiced Shortbread Cookies

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๐Ÿช Enjoy these rich and buttery shortbread cookies infused with cozy winter spices that add warmth to every bite.
โ„๏ธ Perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting treat, these cookies offer classic flavors with a simple, easy-to-make recipe.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 20 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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6 ounces all-purpose flour

4 ounces unsalted butter, softened

2 ounces white sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (160ยฐC) and line baking sheets with parchment.

2-Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.

3-Sift together flour, spices, and salt, then mix into the creamed mixture.

4-Adapt for diets, like using gluten-free flour if needed.

5-Roll out dough to 1/4 inch and cut into shapes.

6-Place on sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.

7-Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

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Notes

๐Ÿงˆ Fold the dry ingredients gently by hand with a spatula to keep the cookies tender and soft.
๐Ÿช Dough can be formed multiple ways: roll and slice, roll out and cut with cookie cutters, or shape by hand.
โฒ๏ธ Avoid overbaking by watching for a dry top and just lightly browned edges to keep the cookies moist.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 111 calories
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 1 milligram
  • Fat: 6 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 13 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Cholesterol: 16 milligrams