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Twisted Christmas Cookies

Delightful Twisted Christmas Cookies You’ll Love to Bake

These Twisted Christmas Cookies are a festive treat with the sweet scents of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for holiday baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour This is the backbone of the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Sweetens and colors the cookies.
  • 1 cups softened butter Adds richness.
  • 2 large eggs Binds and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses aromatic sweetness.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm holiday flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • handheld mixer
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed.
  6. Scoop and twist dough into playful shapes on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature. Don’t overmix the dough for soft cookies.

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