Best 4 Christmas Spice Cookies Recipes

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Christmas is almost here and no celebration is complete without indulging in delicious cookies. Christmas spice cookies are a popular treat that can fill your home with a warm and festive aroma. With so many variations and recipes available, it can be challenging to choose the best one. This article will guide you through the key factors to consider when selecting the perfect Christmas spice cookie recipe. Whether you prefer soft and chewy cookies or crispy and crunchy ones, we'll provide expert recommendations to help you choose the recipe that suits your taste and preferences.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS SPICE COOKIES



Italian Christmas Spice Cookies image

While growing up in Boston, every Christmas my Neopolitan auntie would make a delicious chocolate round cookie spiced with cloves. She called them "Todors" (phonetic spelling). It's been 50 years since I've had them as no bakery seems to make them. Finally, after much research, I was able to locate a recipe that sounded just like the real thing. I tweaked the recipe a bit till I got the taste that I remembered. Warning: You can't each just one.

Provided by Dedee Royale

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 50-55 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup dark unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup almonds, chopped plus sliced for garnish
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 -4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa, cloves, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
  • In a large separate bowl mix together eggs, sugar, oil, milk and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture to wet mixture in small batches and mix until combined.
  • Add chocolate chips and chopped almonds. Dough will be very stiff.
  • With lightly oiled hands, continue to mix the dough till all ingredients are incorporated. Wash hands thoroughly.
  • Lightly oil your hands again so the dough won't stick to them and break off pieces of dough, rolling them with your palms into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Arrange on prepared baking sheet 2" apart and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Once cooled, dip the top of each cookie into the chocolate glaze. While still wet garnish tops with a few sliced almonds.
  • When set, re-dip the bottom of each cookie back into the chocolate glaze and let set again.
  • While still slightly wet, generously dust or roll each cookie into 1 cup powdered sugar.
  • Set aside to dry before stacking.
  • Cookies will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks.

CHRISTMAS SPICE COOKIES



Christmas Spice Cookies image

My children love spice cookies at any time. I think most children love them. I am enclosing a recipe that moms and dads can have their children help with during the baking at Christmas. Every child keeps their special memories of every day with the family and I sure remember mine from when I was a little girl.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups molasses
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Beat the sugar, molasses, butter or margarine, and oil together. Add 2 cups of the flour and the baking soda, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough is stiff. Flatten into disks and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

CHRISTMAS SPICE COOKIES



Christmas Spice Cookies image

Very spicy cookies. I got this recipie from one of the wonderful cooks at Church. My Mother cannot get enough of these.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 32-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon ginger
3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter.
  • Add syrup and egg.
  • Mix well.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add.
  • (Optional) I grind the cinnamon sticks and the cloves.
  • Mix well.
  • Roll into "log" and chill.
  • Thinly slice roll and place discs on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for about ten minutes.
  • (I put the roll back in the refrigerator after filling my cookie sheets).

GEWURZ-KNUSPERCHEN - SPICE CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Gewurz-Knusperchen - Spice Christmas Cookies image

This is a German spice cut-out cookie recipe from my mother-in-law! They are absolutely wonderful!

Provided by Sheila M

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c flour (minus 1 tbs)
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamon *
1/4 tsp cloves *
1 egg
1 stick butter, plus 2 tbs
1 c ground hazelnut
*NOTE see comment below on clove and cardamon measures.

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar together until well blended. Add egg and vanilla.
  • 2. In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
  • 3. Gradually add dry mixture to the butter mixture.
  • 4. Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/8" thickness. Cut with your favorite shaped cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 5. Bake at 350 just until edges start to turn a slight brown.
  • 6. Cool and decorate as desired.
  • 7. Note: These cookies are best when rolled very thin.
  • 8. Photo is from Google images.
  • 9. She says the authentic German way to make these is to NOT use a mixer. She measures ALL ingredients onto countertop, cuts in butter and "kneads" by hand until it is all combined.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your cookies turn out delicious and flavorful.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating. This will help to prevent the decorations from melting or sliding off the cookies.

Conclusion:

Christmas spice cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. By following these tips, you can make sure that your cookies turn out perfect every time. So get creative and have fun baking! Merry Christmas!

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