Nice Spice Cookies

A nice cinnamon cookie that the whole family will love.

• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until mixture is creamy and light.

Step 3

Add the egg, a little at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the lemon zest.

Step 4

Add the sifted flour and spices and, using a wooden spoon, stir well until the mixture forms a stiff dough.

Step 5

Knead dough lightly in the bowl and, using your hands, shape the dough into 25 small balls.

Step 6

Place the balls on the greased baking sheets, leaving room between each to spread during baking.

Step 7

Flatten each cookie slightly with the prongs of a fork dipped in flour. Press the fork in two directions to make a crisscross pattern.

Step 8

Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool on a heatproof surface for five minutes. Then, with a spatula, transfer cookies to a cooling rack until cold.