Spiced Shortbread Cookies

These spiced shortbread cookies are perfect for the holiday season. Shape into triangles or cut out using cookie cutters.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 cups softened butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles small crumbs. Pack the crumbs into a ball, then knead by hand until smooth.

Step 3

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll dough out into a thick disc, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut out desired shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps together, roll out, and repeat.

Step 4

Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.