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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Mahadi islam Fahmi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'll try again soon.


Jisan Hossain
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These cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Fetish 19
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I found that the cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll add an extra egg next time.


Fethi Berrafas
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These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Daniel William
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I've never been a big fan of spice cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so good!


Labia Tiktoker
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover spices.


Lubuto Muma
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the cookies always turn out great.


Sha Zaib
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These cookies are the perfect winter treat. They're warm, chewy, and full of flavor.


Shahryar Ahmad
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Carlos Gill
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These cookies are delicious! The spices give them a warm, comforting flavor.


Kim Furry
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Lucas Akinyele
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I especially love the hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.