Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture, beating until fully combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6

   Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

7. 7

   Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your hand for even baking.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cooled, enjoy your festive spiced sugar cookies with a glass of milk or hot cocoa!