A Classic Cookie Recipe from the Heart of the Holidays
Bring the warmth of vintage holiday baking into your kitchen with these Country Crock Holiday Cookies, a timeless recipe that’s been loved for generations. With cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the rich, buttery flavor of Shedd’s Spread Country Crock, these cookies are perfect for decorating, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of cocoa by the fire.
Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or creating a nostalgic baking day with the kids, this recipe delivers soft, flavorful cookies that hold their shape beautifully for cookie cutters and icing.
🧁 Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Shedd's Spread Country Crock (stick or tub)
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🔔 Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream Country Crock with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Cover dough and chill for 3 hours.
- Divide dough in half. Roll out each half to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured surface.
- Cut with festive cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks and decorate with icing, sprinkles, or sanding sugar.
🎁 Yield:
Makes approximately 5 dozen (2-inch) cookies — perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday tins, or classroom parties.
💡 Lula Grove Tip:
For a truly vintage presentation, serve these cookies on a classic holiday platter or wrap them in wax paper and ribbon for a nostalgic gift.
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