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Nutmeg Tiger Cookie

Deliciously spiced cookies featuring nutmeg and a unique tiger stripe pattern.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tiger Stripe Mixture
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Create Tiger Stripes
  1. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and granulated sugar.
  2. Using a cookie scoop, drop a tablespoon of dough onto the baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle a small amount of the cocoa mixture on top of each dough ball.
  4. Using a toothpick or knife, swirl the cocoa mixture into the dough to create a tiger stripe pattern.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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