Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Fall Chocolate Chip Spiced Cookies. Soft, chewy, and infused with a delightful blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, these cookies are generously packed with rich chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying alongside a cozy cup of tea or coffee, this seasonal treat captures the essence of fall in every bite. With straightforward instructions and common ingredients, baking these cookies is not only easy but also a rewarding experience that fills your kitchen with enticing aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Tablespoons Butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar (light can be used)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Tablespoons Molasses
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger (optional reduction to 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (optional reduction to 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips or Chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for even baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cold butter, dark brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy (about four minutes).
- Add the molasses and egg; mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls of desired size (4 ounces recommended) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until slightly underdone; cool on the baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg