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Soft Vanilla Spice Cookies

Cookies are the world's best friend, especially when they are soft and sweet. These soft vanilla spice cookies are perfect for the fall with a hot coco.
Servings 12 cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/4 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 medium Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

The spices:

  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Ground allspice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a stand mixing or a hand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until it is creamy and mixed well together. Beat for 2-3 minutes while scraping down the sides.
  • Mix together all the spices.
  • Sift in the flour, spices, salt and baking soda. Once everything is sifted in, mix in the mixture either with the hand or stand mixer.
  • Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to an hour, maximum 2 hours.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes then let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before enjoying.
  • Scoop the dough using either a spoon or an ice cream scoop. Scoop unto the baking tray.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie is slightly golden and it has spread as well as flatten.
  • Let them cool on the tray for t least 20 minutes then move unto a plate and enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American