Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our delightful Fall Chocolate Chip Spiced Cookie. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger, complemented by rich dark brown sugar and gooey chocolate chips. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this cookie recipe brings festive flavors to your table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this irresistible treat. Customize them to suit your taste and share the joy of fall with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Tablespoons Butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar (may substitute light)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Tablespoons Molasses
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (1/4 tsp if using salted butter)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger (may reduce to 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (may reduce to 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips or Chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cold butter cubes with dark brown sugar and regular sugar for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg; mix for an additional minute until fully blended.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls of your preferred size (4oz, 5oz, or 6oz) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg