Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly soft and fragrant Nutmeg Sugar Cookies, a perfect blend of holiday charm and everyday indulgence. Featuring a subtly spiced twist on the classic sugar cookie recipe, these buttery treats are infused with the warm aroma of ground nutmeg and topped with a sparkling nutmeg-sugar crust that adds extra sweetness and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create cookies that are lightly golden on the edges and melt-in-your-mouth tender in the center. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or an afternoon snack, these cookies pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or a tall glass of milk. With their cozy spices and timeless flavor, Nutmeg Sugar Cookies are bound to become your new favorite dessert recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 whole Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.25 cup Extra granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon Grated nutmeg (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the extra granulated sugar and grated nutmeg for topping.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Press each dough ball slightly to flatten and sprinkle the nutmeg-sugar topping generously over each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	774.2 grams (774.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3169

Total Fat 105.00g	135%
Saturated Fat 58.20g	291%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 434mg	145%
Sodium 543mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 533.80g	194%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 301.70g
Protein 38.20g	76%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 435mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 66.0%