Description
Caribbean-inspired spice cookies bring island warmth to your kitchen. Nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger dance through delicate frosted rounds, inviting you to savor a sweet tropical escape with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting and Topping:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla or maple extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 or 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, or lightly grease the surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until smooth and ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even integration.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter blend, mixing on low speed until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Using a rounded tablespoon (15 milliliters), drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and heavy whipping cream in a small bowl until smooth.
- Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or additional cream to thin it out as needed.
- Once the cookies have cooled entirely, generously spread the frosting over the top of each cookie.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped walnuts evenly across the frosted cookies for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with these tropical-inspired cookies that blend warm spices and sweet frosting.
- Perfectly sized for a delightful snack, these cookies offer a luxurious blend of comfort and exotic flavors.
- Prep work is key: measure ingredients precisely and have all components ready before mixing to ensure consistent results.
- Cooling time matters significantly – let cookies rest on the baking sheet briefly to maintain their soft, tender texture.
- Customize frosting thickness by gradually adding cream or powdered sugar for your ideal spreadable consistency.
- Walnuts provide a delightful crunch that complements the cookie’s soft interior and sweet maple undertones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg