Sugar and Spice Cookies

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Form the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days. This chilling time is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking. (1 hour - 3 days)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.

Recipe View Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (10-12 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.