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Celebrate the season with these soft and sweet mini cookies loaded with wintery spices. They’re perfect for gifting or for snacking by the fire. A drizzle of caramel frosting takes these warm little bites from tasty to downright irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, to thin the glaze
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
Cream the softened butter and brown sugar in a separate mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the dough, rolling them into compact balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Let the cookie bites cool on the tray for a minute or two before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While they cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and enough milk to create a smooth drizzling consistency. Flick or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies, letting it harden for a few minutes before serving.
These holiday spice cookie bites are the perfect sweet treat for cozy gatherings or chilly evenings at home. Kids love their bite-sized shape, and they can easily be made gluten-free by swapping the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Adjust the spice level if you like a bolder kick—add a dash of cloves or extra cinnamon. You’ll come back to this festive recipe year after year, and whether you nibble them by the tree or share them with friends, they’re sure to bring that holiday cheer.
