Best 6 Cinnamon Spice Drop Cookies Recipes

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For a delectable treat that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma, look no further than cinnamon spice drop cookies. These soft, cakey cookies are a delightful indulgence that can be enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee or tea. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves creates a cozy and comforting flavor, while the addition of vanilla extract and brown sugar hints at a hint of caramel. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a batch of irresistibly delicious cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON SPICE DROP COOKIES



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Fabulous spice flavor coupled with smooth cinnamon chips are the perfect compliment to the satiny texture. They elicit RAVE reviews by all who sample them!

Provided by Rodnobi

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups butter flavored shortening
2 cups light brown sugar
½ cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups cinnamon chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, light brown sugar and dark brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla, blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in cinnamon chips and if using, pecans. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the cookies lose their gloss. Remove from the cookie sheets to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

PENZEY'S CHOCOLATE SPICE DROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Penzey's Chocolate Spice Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by House

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup ground nuts
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon shortening
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons warm water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift the flour into a large bowl.
  • Cut the shortening in with a knife.
  • Add sugar, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and nuts.
  • Mix well.
  • Add milk gradually and mix thouroughly.
  • Drop dough by teaspoon 1 1/2 inches apart on a large, greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool before frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cookies.

CINNAMON, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE COOKIES



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Cookies.....soft, chewy, with a burst of cinnamon.

Provided by LINDA STEMMONS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup light molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 (10 ounce) package HERSHEY®'S Cinnamon Chips
1 cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Mix in cinnamon chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll each ball in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tops are crackled. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 175 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

PRIZE-WINNING APPLE SPICE DROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Prize-Winning Apple Spice Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 cup apple juice
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup apple, peeled, and finely chopped (Granny Smith apples are best)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 -4 tablespoons apple juice

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl cream butter and both sugars together.
  • Beat in the egg and apple juice.
  • In a small bowl combine the dry ingredients.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; blend well.
  • Mix in the chopped apples and nuts.
  • Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Place on wire rack to cool.
  • For frosting: Beat all frosting ingredients until smooth; frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 1.5

ICED CINNAMON CHIP COOKIES



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I take these cookies to family gatherings and socials and give them as gifts to friends. The cinnamon flavor and soft frosting make them special. My mom helped me bake my first batch of cookies when I was 8. She's my role model.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) cinnamon baking chips
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in cinnamon chips. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until fluffy. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GUMDROP COOKIES



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Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops-so you know they'll be perfect every time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups quartered green, red and white spice-flavored gumdrops
2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup of the quartered gumdrops.
  • Shape dough into 60 (1-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle. On each dough round, sprinkle sparkling sugar and place 3 quartered gumdrops.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set and light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately, as this will affect the texture and flavor of the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, as this will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, as overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These cinnamon spice drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and festive appearance, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying cookie recipe, give these cinnamon spice drop cookies a try.

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