Description
Gather round for mouthwatering Friendsgiving cookie delight, blending classic comfort with festive cheer. Warm spices and crisp edges invite friends to savor sweet memories of shared holiday moments you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on two baking trays to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs individually, then introduce vanilla extract, ensuring each component integrates smoothly into the creamy base.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to eliminate potential lumps and distribute spices evenly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring gently until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Enhance the cookie texture by gently incorporating oats, chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, and dried cranberries, distributing ingredients throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, create uniform portions of dough and position them approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading.
- Place trays in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and set centers as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for several minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature completely.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure smooth, even creaming with sugars.
- Use room temperature eggs to prevent cookie dough from becoming lumpy and help ingredients blend seamlessly.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender and prevent tough texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast pecans briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the cookie’s taste profile.
- Experiment with mix-ins like white chocolate chips or dried cherries for unique flavor variations that suit personal preferences.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg