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Thanksgiving Cookies

Easy Thanksgiving Cookies That Bring Holiday Joy

These Thanksgiving Cookies evoke warm holiday feelings, perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, delicious for all diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated for better flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves can substitute with allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt essential for balance
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark, based on preference
  • ½ cup granulated sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 large egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • ¼ cup molasses honey works as a substitute
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts omit for nut-free version

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in egg, vanilla extract, and molasses; mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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