Fall Chocolate Chip Spiced Cookie
These spiced chocolate chip cookies combine warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with melty chocolate, creating a cozy treat perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Room temperature.
Add-ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until combined, and then fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
Cooling
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For the best texture, use room temperature butter and eggs. Don’t overbake; they should look slightly underbaked when removed from the oven. Adjust spice levels according to taste if desired.