The smart spiced cookies are the perfect solution for those who love fragrant and delicious sweets but don’t want to waste time with complicated molds and decorations. I called them “smart” because they are prepared simply and quickly: the dough is molded without cutters and the royal icing is ready in no time, making this recipe practical and accessible to everyone.
Thanks to spices like cinnamon, ginger, and citrus zest, the homemade smart spiced cookies release an irresistible aroma that makes them ideal for holidays, winter snacks, or as a tasty and original gift. The fragrant texture and spicy taste turn them into a homemade treat that captivates both adults and children.
A genuine, quick, and fragrant sweet: the smart spiced cookies are the perfect recipe for those looking for easy, quick, and authentic-tasting Christmas cookies.
If you’re looking for more cookie ideas, try the 3-ingredient almond cookies, the canestrelli, the lemon shortcrust cookies or the cookies with jam.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients for making smart spiced cookies
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- as needed lemon juice
Steps
In a bowl, place the softened butter. Add lemon and orange extracts (or grated zests), vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the sifted flour and work it with your fingertips.
Add sugar, salt, and the egg. Knead first in the bowl and then on the work surface until you get a homogeneous dough. Roll it over granulated sugar on the work surface to form a long log. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
After the resting time, remove the plastic wrap from the dough and cut the log into slices. The cookies are ready to be baked on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Let them cool completely.
Mix the powdered sugar with a little filtered lemon juice, just enough to achieve a thick cream. Use a piping bag or syringe to decorate the cookies as you like. Let the icing dry and share them with loved ones.
Storage
Store in a tin box for a few days.
