Big Tex’s Spicy Cookies
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Ingredients
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Cream sugar, brown sugar and butter. Beat on medium until fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Blend in egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Form dough into ball, cover in plastic wrap and chill 45 minutes. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut shapes using your favorite cookie cutter. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350º 10-12 minutes. Cool.
Decorate as desired.
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