Brown Sugar & Spice Cut Out Cookies

These warmly spiced Christmas cookies have a cozy flavor from cinnamon and brown sugar. They are delicious plain or decorated with frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 12-15 minutes
Yield: About 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar together.
3. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
4. Stir together dry ingredients and add to mixture.
5. Roll dough onto a floured surface.
6. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
8. Cool and decorate if desired.

These cookies pair well with cinnamon frosting, maple glaze, or powdered sugar dusting.