Best 11 Grammys Spice Cookies Recipes

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The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked spice cookies fills the air, evoking memories of family gatherings and heartwarming traditions. Among the many cherished cookie recipes, Grammy's Spice Cookies stand out as an exceptional treat. These soft and chewy morsels, infused with a harmonious blend of warm spices, have captured the hearts and taste buds of cookie enthusiasts for generations. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore this timeless recipe, unraveling the secrets behind its enduring appeal. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures that make Grammy's Spice Cookies an irresistible delight, perfect for cozying up on a chilly evening or sharing with loved ones during special occasions.

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GRANNY'S SPICE COOKIES



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Granny always had a batch of these delicious, crispy cookies waiting for us at her house. When I miss her more than usual, I make these cookies and let the aroma fill my house and heart. -Valerie Hudson, Mason City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon cold water
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Red Hot candies, nonpareils and/or sprinkles

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup, orange zest and cold water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Decorate as desired. Bake until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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GRAMMY'S SPICE COOKIES



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This recipe for spice cookies came to The Times from Claire Will of San Francisco after a callout for favorite holiday recipes. At first, it seemed rather plain Jane, but the hefty dose of ground cloves (3/4 teaspoon) was what lured me into testing it, and I have to admit I was skeptical. I was soon a believer. Of the five kinds of cookies I served to a group at a holiday party, those crisp-edged, soft-centered beauties were the first to vanish. One friend texted on his way home, "send recipe for spice cookies a.s.a.p."

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/4 cup/60 milliliters molasses
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons/240 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 3/4 cups/460 grams confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, more as needed
1 to 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 12 tablespoons butter with the granulated sugar, molasses and egg until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly beat in flour, baking soda, spices and salt.
  • Shape dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake until firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
  • To make the icing, beat remaining 4 tablespoons butter with the confectioners' sugar until smooth. (Go slowly so you don't create a sugar storm.) Beat in the vanilla and enough cream or milk, and whiskey (if using), to make a spreadable frosting. Slather on fully cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 86 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GERMAN SPICE COOKIES



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These chewy spice cookies are great with coffee and taste even better the next day. The recipe has been a family favorite for more than 40 years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRAMMY'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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Walnuts and cinnamon flavor this refrigerator cookie ready to bake when you are.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pound margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together until evenly blended; set aside. Beat the margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the margarine mixture before adding the next. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped nuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Scrape the dough onto a sheet of waxed paper, and form into a log. Roll tightly in the waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Unwrap the dough, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place the cookies onto baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 161.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

GRAMMY’S SPICE COOKIES



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Categories     Chocolate

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
210 grams sugar (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
240 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
10 grams baking soda (about 2 teaspoons)
5 grams ground cinnamon (about 1 teaspoon)
3 grams ground ginger (about 3/4 teaspoon)
3 grams ground cloves (about 3/4 teaspoon)
3 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
454 grams confectioners' sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, more as needed
1 to 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat 12 tablespoons butter with the sugar, molasses and egg until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly beat in flour, baking soda, spices and salt. 3. Shape dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake until firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on wire racks. 4. To make the icing, beat remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the confectioners' sugar until smooth (go slowly so you don't create a sugar storm). Beat in vanilla and enough cream or milk, and some whiskey if using, to make a spreadable frosting. Frost cookies after they've cooled.

GRAMMY’S SPICE COOKIES (NYTIMES 2012 DECEMBER)



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Categories     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
210 grams sugar (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
240 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
10 grams baking soda (about 2 teaspoons)
5 grams ground cinnamon (about 1 teaspoon)
3 grams ground ginger (about 3/4 teaspoon)
3 grams ground cloves (about 3/4 teaspoon)
3 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
454 grams confectioners' sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, more as needed
1 to 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey, optional

Steps:

  • PREPARATION 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat 12 tablespoons butter with the sugar, molasses and egg until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly beat in flour, baking soda, spices and salt. 3. Shape dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake until firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on wire racks. 4. To make the icing, beat remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the confectioners' sugar until smooth (go slowly so you don't create a sugar storm). Beat in vanilla and enough cream or milk, and some whiskey if using, to make a spreadable frosting. Frost cookies after they've cooled. YIELD About 3 dozen

GRAMMY'S CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES



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A hefty dose of cocoa powder makes these old-fashioned drop cookies perfect for fans of dark chocolate. The recipe is so simple, it's a natural for preparing with children, who especially love forming the dough into balls and rolling them in sanding sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield About 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sanding sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and butter on medium speed until mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add flour mixture; beat to combine. Form dough into a flattened disk, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll each ball in sanding sugar. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies from baking sheet to wire rack. The cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

GRAMMY'S SOUTHERN TOSSIE COOKIES



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My Gramma Cassidy was a wonderful cook, and especially famous for her pies. These cookies are like mini pecan pies and soo yummy.

Provided by ctrmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup flour
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup broken pecans (approximately)

Steps:

  • Mix crust ingredients with a mixer until dough forms.
  • Divide into 24 cups of a mini-muffin pan.
  • Press dough onto sides and bottom of pan. (Pampered chef has a wooden "pusher" tool that does this for you automatically.).
  • Mix egg, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl or measuring cup.
  • Place several broken pecans in bottom of each dough-lined cup.
  • Spoon filling over pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1334.5, Fat 73.8, SaturatedFat 40.2, Cholesterol 274.5, Sodium 532.1, Carbohydrate 158.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 107.1, Protein 14.5

GRAMMY'S ANISE COOKIES



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This is a very forgiving recipe and is perfect for the beginner cook or those who have little cooking assistants.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
1 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Dump ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Form walnut sized ball of dough and place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Use a small glass (or a child's palm) to flatten the cookie dough.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 67.8, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.2

GRAMMY BURNHAM'S MOLASSES COOKIES



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A batch of these soft cookies is always a yummy treat!

Provided by Hazel Fritz

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup molasses
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Stir in raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until the center is set. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

GRAMMY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Anne Feldman's grand prize-winning recipe in our Cookie of the Week contest was a gift from her grandmother Ivyle Phinney Morrow.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 100

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 sticks plus 4 tablespoons) unsalted, butter room temperature
2 cups sugar, plus more for dipping
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, 2 cups sugar, and eggs on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix to combine. Gradually add dry ingredients, and combine with mixer on low speed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and chill until dough is firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking mats. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip top of each ball into sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until set, about 8 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spices. If you don't have any on hand, you can substitute ground spices, but use half the amount.
  • Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8-inch. If the dough is too thick, the cookies will be too soft. If the dough is too thin, the cookies will be too crispy.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. If you overbake the cookies, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. If you store the cookies while they are still warm, they will become soft and sticky.

Conclusion:

These Grammy's spice cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, and their warm and inviting spices, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie to bake, give Grammy's spice cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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