Description
Sugar Plum Fairy Cookies are a delightful blend of nostalgia and festive spirit, perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. These soft, buttery cookies are infused with warm spices and sweetness, evoking memories of joyful family moments and winter wonderlands. With their enchanting appearance and irresistible flavor, they are sure to become a beloved addition to your seasonal baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop mounds of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar after cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg