These spice cookies with powdered sugar are a great cookie to make during the holidays, but they are perfect throughout the year. Loaded with lots of flavor from all the spices, they also get extra flavor from the molasses in the recipe. And of course don’t forget the powdered sugar. There’s just something extra yummy about a cookie coated with confectionary sugar. Yum!
About Spice Cookies with Powdered Sugar
These spice cookies with powdered sugar are really easy to make. And as a cookie that requires chilling the dough before baking, they are great to make ahead for a cookie swap or bake sale. You can mix-up the cookie dough and have it ready to go in the refrigerator for you to bake the cookies the next day.
These cookies are also fun to make with kids. I mean who doesn’t enjoy getting their hands dirty when they bake. Let the kids roll the cookies in powdered sugar and they will enjoy the fun of coating the cookies. And, licking their fingers when they’re done.
There are a couple ways to cover these cookies in powdered sugar. I prefer rolling them in the sugar so that the cookies don’t break on me. But, you can also use a Ziploc bag to gently mix the cookies with the powdered sugar. Either way works well and it really comes down to your personal preference.
Powdered Sugar Cookie Ideas
These spice cookies with powdered sugar are reminiscent of a couple other drop cookies. Probably the most popular one is the Mexican Wedding Cookie, also known as a Russian tea cake. The primary difference between this recipe and the Mexican Wedding Cookie is that this cookie is loaded with spices. The wedding cookie is a lighter cookie, much more like a shortbread rolled in powdered sugar.
Another drop cookie rolled in powdered sugar is a Pfeffernusse. This German cookie also contains spices, most notably pepper which is where the name comes from. Pfeffer is the German word for pepper and these cookies typically include either white or black pepper in the recipe.
Spice Cookies with Powdered Sugar
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cookie Scoop
- Stand Mixer optional
- Electric Hand Mixer optional
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Unsalted butter
- 1 Cup Light brown sugar packed
- 1 Large egg
- 1/8 Cup Molasses
- 2 Cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon Ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 Cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and molasses and mix to combine.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and spices. Stir to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer dough to the refrigerator and chill for one hour.
- When ready to bake, place top oven rack in center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and form balls with a 1-inch scoop. Roll the dough in your hands to form a ball and set on baking sheet with an inch or two inches between each cookie.
- Place baking sheets in the pre-heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cookies cool for several minutes.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can also transfer cooled cookies to a Ziploc bag filled with powdered sugar. Seal tightly and gently turn until cookies are thoroughly coated.
Recap of Spice Cookies with Powdered Sugar
I hope you enjoy making these spice cookies with powdered sugar. I love the smell of spice cookies and to me it makes me think of Christmas. But don’t limit these cookies to just the holidays. They are quick, easy, and fun to make for any occasion. Store them in a Ziploc bag or airtight container and they’ll be good for a couple of days. Enjoy!
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