Cookies Around the World 2 of 5

Embark on a global journey of flavors with "Cookies Around the World 2 of 5," a spice-forward recipe inspired by traditional European baking. These aromatic cookies combine warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, with the subtle sweetness of brown sugar for a comforting and fragrant treat. The optional addition of ground anise seed lends a hint of licorice-like complexity, making each bite an unforgettable experience. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and the option to decorate with slivered almonds, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfectly crisp and golden after just 15 minutes in the oven, they are ideal for holiday gatherings, tea-time indulgence, or as a nostalgic nod to international baking traditions. Easy to make and store, these cookies are your passport to delicious exploration!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 150 grams Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground anise seed (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 50 grams Almonds (for decoration, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, ground anise seed (if using), and salt.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too crumbly, add an additional teaspoon of milk at a time until it holds together.

Step 4

Form the dough into a flat disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.

Step 7

Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into your desired shapes, such as windmills, rectangular bars, or other festive shapes.

Step 8

If desired, press slivered almonds onto the tops of the cookies for decoration.

Step 9

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each cookie.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.

Step 11

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(632.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2895.4

Total Fat 151.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 328.8mg	0%
Sodium 1707.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 358.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 149.3g
Protein 38.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.4IU	0%
Calcium 411.4mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 930.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 48.6%