How to Make Cinnamon Spice Drop Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Warm, comforting and delicious – cinnamon spice drop cookies are the perfect treat for a chilly autumn evening or a cozy winter afternoon. These soft and chewy cookies are bursting with the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a delightful combination of spice and sweetness. Whether enjoyed with a cup of hot tea, a mug of cocoa, or simply on their own, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter flavored shortening
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups cinnamon chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, light brown sugar and dark brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla, blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in cinnamon chips and if using, pecans. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the cookies lose their gloss. Remove from the cookie sheets to wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 79mg