Spiced Brown Sugar Cookie Cut Outs

By Mrs_imUnLawson

These Fall inspired Spiced Brown Sugar Cookies have a lovely texture and taste. Even though there is no maple flavoring included, my first taste of these conjured up the flavor of a maple glazed doughnut.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
• 1/8 grated allspice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and spices in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sugar, brown sugar and butter. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Blend in the egg and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Form the dough into a ball or disk and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill until firm, at least 30-60 minutes.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to form desired shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.

Bake 10-12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired.