Description
Irresistible holiday treat with a crunchy edge and soft center, perfect for any cookie tray.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Chocolate or jam for filling (optional)
- Citrus zest or nuts for variations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Portion dough into tablespoon-sized pieces, roll into ropes about 5-6 inches long, and twist them into shapes.
- If needed, chill the formed twists on a tray for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Remove from oven, cool on a rack, and dust with powdered sugar or dip ends in chocolate if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough for cleaner twists and maintain shapes during baking. Experiment with different fillings or spices to customize your cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg