Description
Festive Christmas Spiced Biscuits bring holiday cheer with their delightful crunch and warming spices. Generations of bakers have perfected these classic treats, offering you a delicious connection to cherished seasonal memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Additional Flavor:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on two baking trays to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, sifting together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, vigorously blend softened butter with brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate the egg into the butter mixture, then add vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until smooth and homogeneous.
- Slowly fold the seasoned flour blend into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a consistent dough without overmixing.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each dollop approximately two inches apart to allow spreading.
- Transfer trays to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn golden brown and surfaces to become slightly crisp.
- Remove biscuits from oven and allow them to rest on wire cooling racks for complete cooling, which helps them achieve the perfect crunchy texture.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy these festive treats.
- Add extra spices like ginger or cardamom to elevate the warming holiday flavor profile and create a more complex taste experience.
- Dust cooled biscuits with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative and indulgent finishing touch that makes them look professionally prepared.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, maintaining their crisp texture and allowing you to prepare them in advance of holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg