A Cozy Fall Treat You’ll Want to Bake Again and Again
There’s something magical about fall baking. The crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and the wonderful smell of warm spices filling the kitchen. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a batch of soft spiced cookies?
These delicious cookies are packed with everything we love about fall—warm cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. They’re soft, tender, perfectly spiced, and full of comforting homemade goodness.
If you love the flavors of autumn, these soft spiced cookies are sure to become a favorite. Unlike crunchy spice cookies, these little treats have a wonderfully soft texture that practically melts in your mouth.
The combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves creates that classic fall flavor we all know and love. Every bite is a little taste of autumn!
They’re perfect for enjoying with your morning coffee, an afternoon cup of tea, or a warm mug of apple cider.
Simple Ingredients, Incredible Flavor
One of the best things about soft spiced cookies is that they don’t require anything fancy. Most of the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry!
Butter, brown sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, and a handful of warm spices come together to create something truly delicious.
Brown sugar adds a wonderful richness and helps keep the cookies soft and chewy, while the spices bring that irresistible homemade fall flavor.
For an extra special touch, roll the cookie dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking. This gives them a lightly sweet, spiced coating that’s absolutely delicious!
The secret to perfectly soft cookies is not overbaking them. Remove them from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
You can also chill the dough before baking to help prevent spreading and give the flavors a little extra time to develop.
Store your cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft for several days.
A Little Taste of Fall in Every Bite
Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a fall party, Thanksgiving, or simply because you’re craving something sweet, these soft spiced cookies are the perfect choice.
They’re simple, comforting, and filled with all those wonderful flavors that make autumn such a special time of year.
So grab your favorite mixing bowl, turn on some cozy fall music, and fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked spiced cookies.
Because sometimes the best part of fall is a warm homemade cookie and a cozy moment to enjoy it! 🍂🍪
Enjoy delicious soft spiced cookies filled with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. A cozy homemade fall treat that's perfect for autumn baking!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup lard or shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
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Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
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Add egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Mix together well.
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Chill dough if desired. Then roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
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Bake at 350 F degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Recipe Notes
This recipe yields about 24 cookies. Be sure to double the recipe if you need more cookies!
