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Vanilla Bean Spice Sugar Cookies Recipe 🍪
Introduction:
Indulge in the aromatic delight of Vanilla Bean Spice Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat to tantalize your taste buds. Bursting with the rich flavors of vanilla bean, warm spices, and sweet white chocolate, these cookies are a delightful addition to any dessert table.
Recipe Details:
- Name: Vanilla Bean Spice Sugar Cookies
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Vanilla bean |
3/4 cup | Butter |
3/4 cup | White sugar |
1 | Egg |
1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
2 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
1/4 tsp | Salt |
1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
1/8 tsp | Ground ginger |
1/8 tsp | Nutmeg |
1 cup | White chocolate chips |
1 tbsp | Shortening |
– | Sparkling sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vanilla Bean:
- Begin by cutting the vanilla bean in half lengthwise.
- Using a small sharp knife, carefully scrape out the seeds from the vanilla bean and set them aside.
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter at medium speed until creamy.
- Gradually add white sugar and vanilla bean seeds, beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, beating until the dough becomes smooth.
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Chill Dough:
- Divide the dough into four equal portions.
- Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Shape and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Cut out the dough using your favorite cookie cutters.
- Place the cut-out cookies on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned.
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Decorate:
- Allow the cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening. Melt the mixture according to package directions.
- Place the cookies on wire racks over wax paper.
- Pour or spread the melted white chocolate mixture over each cookie, tilting the cookie to ensure it’s completely coated.
- Sprinkle the cookies with sparkling sugar.
- Let the cookies stand until the frosting hardens.
- Repeat the decorating process with the remaining white chocolate mixture, shortening, and sugar until all cookies are decorated.
Serving:
Enjoy these Vanilla Bean Spice Sugar Cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or your favorite festive beverage. Share them with loved ones during holiday gatherings or indulge in them as a special treat anytime you crave something sweet with a hint of spice.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 115.6
- Fat Content: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 17.4mg
- Sodium: 54mg
- Carbohydrate: 11.6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 5.6g
- Protein: 1.6g
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Spicy, Christmas, Sweet, < 30 Mins, Oven
Notes:
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- You can customize the decorations by using colored sugar or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference.