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Spice Cake Cookies

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Soft, chewy spice cake cookies bursting with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—these nostalgic treats are quick to make and perfect for cozy gatherings or gifting. Customizable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets, they deliver bold flavor and comforting texture in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour and spice mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
  7. Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes (or 10 minutes in the freezer if short on time).
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool.
  11. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar while still warm or drizzle with glaze.

Notes

For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and plant-based butter. Chilling the dough is key for chewy texture. Customize with nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips. Do not overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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