Delightful Fall Cookies
Experience the warmth of autumn with these delightful fall cookies, bursting with flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly chewy and studded with chocolate chips, these cookies evoke cozy memories of harvest gatherings and hot cider. Easy to make, they are an ideal treat for sharing during chilly evenings or festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing for soft cookies.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg