Best 7 Nutmeg Noels Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of festive holiday treats, "Nutmeg Noels Cookies" stand out as a delectable delight. These cookies, infused with the warm and aromatic essence of nutmeg, embody the spirit of Christmas cheer. With their delicate texture, subtle sweetness, and enchanting aroma, they are sure to evoke fond memories and bring a touch of magic to your holiday gatherings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the enchanting journey of creating these delectable treats, ensuring that every bite transports you to a winter wonderland of flavors.

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GRANDMA STAFFORD'S NUTMEG COOKIES



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This delicious nutmeg cookie recipe is courtesy of Abigail Breslin's great-grandmother.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, for baking sheet
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together sugar and shortening until well combined. Add eggs, mixing until incorporated.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. With the mixer running, add flour, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour; mix until well combined.
  • Using a tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until edges are slightly brown, about 15 minutes.

NUTMEG NOEL COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Nutmeg

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp red or green colored sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg, divided
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. In a small bowl combine colored sugar and 1/4 tsp nutmeg and set aside. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp nutmeg. In mixer bowl, beat together butter, egg, and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture at low speed until well mixed. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls into 1/2-inch to 1-inch balls, and roll balls in colored sugar mixture. If dough is too soft to roll, chill it in refrigerator to firm up. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet (don't use silicon baking mats or bottoms won't get crisp). Bake about 8 minutes until centers are set, and cool on wire racks.

NOEL COOKIE GEMS



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From Exeter, California, Patsy Noel pens, "I found these cookies when my husband and I were dating. Since our last name is Noel, I whip up a batch every Christmas. They're a cinch to assemble and freeze, saving time during the holiday rush, and can be filled with other jams for a change."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in nuts. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8- to 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with jam. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NOEL COOKIES



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Our daughter simply adores these cookies. They are only ever made for Christmas, so that in itself makes them special. These freeze very well, so you can bake ahead and hide. Too bad I can't hide them from myself. :) I think this may have been a Robin Hood recipe from many years ago, but I'm not completely certain.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, soft
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Mix in the egg and extract.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.
  • Drop by teaspoons on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden in colour. Cool slightly before removing to a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 71.7, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1.3

CLEONE'S NUTMEG COOKIES



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These cookies were a Christmas tradition when my husband was growing up. They are perfect for cookie cutting and decorating.

Provided by Catherine

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
1 ⅓ tablespoons lemon juice
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 ⅓ cups margarine
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the milk and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside a few minutes to sour. Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Beat the margarine and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the margarine mixture until completely blended, then beat in the vanilla with the second egg. Mix into the flour, then stir in soured milk mixture until just incorporated. Wrap cookie dough in plastic, then freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough out on a heavily floured surface, then cut with cookie cutters. Alternatively, the cookies can be rolled into balls, then pressed down with a fork. Arrange cookies onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

MOM'S NUTMEG SUGAR COOKIES



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This recipe came from a website I found on the internet, but don't remember which one. I made a huge batch of these today and they turned out really good. I am giving them to friends and family for the most part since they contain sugar, eggs and butter, something I try not to eat. You can make the sour milk by putting 1 tbsp. of lemon juice into a cup of milk and let it sit for 5 mintues. I didn't include the chilling time for the dough in this recipe.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar (I used raw cane)
2 eggs (organic please)
1 cup sour milk
5 1/2 cups flour (I used whole wheat pastry)
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder (non-aluminum please)
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg (fresh ground works best)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Let the butter and eggs come to room temperature.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a standing mixer. You want a nice light yellow fluffy mixture. Add eggs and mix well after each egg.
  • In another bowl combine the dry ingredients. Add it to the butter/sugar/egg mixture alternating with the sour milk. Refrigerate the dough until its stiff.
  • I left mine over night but a couple of hours would probably be ok.
  • Roll the cookies out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch. Cut out with decorative shapes.
  • Bake at 350'F for 10 minutes.
  • DO NOT OVER BAKE.
  • You can frost these once they are cool, or sprinkle them with sugar before you bake them.
  • This makes a lot of cookies, so share them with your friends and family.
  • Make sure the cookies are totally cooled before putting them in a tin.
  • Bon Appetit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.4, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 406.1, Carbohydrate 134.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 59.5, Protein 13.4

NUTMEG SUGAR COOKIES



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The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies-they always disappear fast!-Jean Wysocki, Westminster, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into 14 pieces. Shape each portion into a 12-in. x 1/2-in.-thick rope. Cut ropes into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until blended. Beat in enough cream to achieve desired consistency. , Frost cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh nutmeg. Freshly grated nutmeg has a more intense flavor than pre-ground nutmeg.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking can make the cookies dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Nutmeg Noels are a classic Christmas cookie that is easy to make and always a hit. With their warm, spicy flavor and festive appearance, these cookies are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy Christmas cookie recipe, give Nutmeg Noels a try!

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