Yield
18 cookies
Time
3 hours 45 minutes
Classic vanilla cookies with a dash of the best holiday spices for Christmas. Decorate with coarse sugar for a little extra crunch and a touch of sweetness!
‣ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ‣ 2/3 cup granulated sugar ‣ 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt ‣ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ‣ 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger ‣ 1 pinch ground cloves, to taste ‣ 1 pinch ground allspice, to taste ‣ 1 large egg white ‣ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract ‣ 2 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1/4 cup coarse sanding sugar, for decorating
1
In a stand mixer (or a hand mixer and a large bowl), whip together the butter, sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice until nice and fluffy.
2
Drop the mixer speed to low and whip in the egg whites and vanilla extract. Also scoop in the flour, working in small batches and mixing inbetween.
3
For this recipe, it’s easiest to lay out a piece of parchment paper, roll the dough out, then top it with another piece of parchment paper. Once done, place in the refrigerator to chill.
4
When ready to cut cookies, flour your cookie cutters, then press the shape into the dough. Repeat this step until all the dough has been used.
5
If desired, sprinkle the top of the cookies with coarse sanding sugar. Once finished, set them in the oven to bake!