RECIPE: Autumn Spice Cookies
As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked Autumn Spice Cookies wafting through your home.
These delightful treats, filled with the warm spices of cinnamon and ginger, encapsulate the essence of fall in every bite.
Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering with friends or settling in for a quiet evening by the fire, these cookies are the perfect companion.
Join us as we explore the inviting flavors of these seasonal favorites, perfect for any autumn occasion.
Makes about 36 Autumn Spice Cookies. Check out our other yummy cookie recipes as well!
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup dark molasses
Directions for Autumn Spice Cookies:
Preheat oven to 375ºF. In medium bowl, combine flour, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt and allspice; set aside.
In large bowl, cream butter and sugar using electric mixer. Add egg and
molasses; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing until well blended.
Divide the dough into 2 portions. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on floured surface.
Dip Harvest Cookie Cutters in flour before making cut-outs. Cut out shapes
from dough; transfer to ungreased Cookie Pan, spacing 1 inch apart.
Bake 7-9 minutes or until Autm Harvest cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven; cool cookies 2 minutes on pan. Transfer cookies to Cooling Grid using Cookie Spatula; cool completely.
Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Perfect Pairings for Autumn Spice Cookies
Autumn Spice Cookies shine brightest when paired with the right seasonal beverage. A steaming mug of hot apple cider brings out the cinnamon and ginger notes in the cookies, creating a cozy, comforting experience. The sweetness of the cider complements the warm spices, making each bite more delightful.
For tea lovers, spiced tea is a great choice. The herbal and spiced flavors meld beautifully with the cookies, accentuating their autumnal essence. A cup of chai, with its blend of spices, can elevate the ginger and allspice in the cookies, offering a harmonious blend of tastes.
Pumpkin spice lattes are another wonderful option. The creamy, pumpkin-flavored coffee enhances the molasses sweetness and adds a rich depth to the cookie experience. Enjoying these combinations during chilly fall afternoons will make your snacking moments truly special.
Make Cookies All Year:
Cook’s Tips: If preferred, decorate cooled cookies using Color Mist™ or Cookie Icing.
Autumn Spice Cookies Recipe courtesy of Wilton Food Crafts
Found you via a link up some where and saved your recipe. Just made these today and they are lovely! The smell around the house is awesome and the recipe makes lots and lots!
Thank you for sharing these at Mangia Mondays – I featured you today!
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That recipe looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing it! It’s a must try this year recipe, for sure!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie this week! I can’t wait to see what you have for next week!
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Oooh sounds yummy!
Thank you for linking to Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
This looks amazing.. YUM.. Great recipe.. I’m stopping in from Blessed with Grace and I would LOVE for you to please share this recipe via my Three Weeks Of Thanks Linky party please.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-for-food.html – TY.. Wishing you an awesome Tuesday.. ~M
Love love love those cute cookie cutters!
What a perfect cookie for this time of year. Looks delicious. Come visit us. We have a terrific cider recipe today to share.
Great picture, Kelli! Love the shape for fall. Congrats, you are featured in my Holiday Tips, Crafts & Recipes: http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-tips-crafts-recipes-link-up-win.html
Thanks, Susie
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Wonder if you could you use lemon zest instead of orange zest for these cookies? Sounds yummy! It is beginning to look like fall.
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