Gossamer Spice Cookies

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Gossamer Spice Cookies are thin and delicate, spicy little wafer cookies of German origin.

stack of gossamer spice cookies

Sometimes the best kind of holiday cookie is a simply spiced one. These aren’t anything super fancy. They’re simple cut-out cookies, and they’re thin and wafer-like. The flavor is great with all of the added spices in the cookies. They are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, and they are a nice addition to a holiday cookie platter too.

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Ingredients needed:

  • all purpose flour
  • ground ginger
  • apple pie spice
  • ground cloves
  • ground cardamom
  • ground red pepper
  • butter
  • molasses
  • dark brown sugar

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How to make Gossamer Spice Cookies

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

In a medium bowl stir together the flour and the spices; set aside.
 
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the molasses and brown sugar. Beat until combined. Beat in the flour mixture just until combined. Divide the dough in half; cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
 
Preheat the oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface roll half of the dough at a time to 1/16-inch thickness. Using a 2 inch round scalloped cutter, cut out the dough. Place the cutouts 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are browned.

gossamer spice cookies on cooling rack

Transfer the cookies to wire racks. Let them cool completely.

spatula with gossamer spice cookie on top

These turn out to be a pretty sturdy cookie. They happen to be fantastic dipped into pumpkin spice dip too, if you want to elevate their appearance at your holiday table. This recipe makes about 60 thin wafer cookies. Enjoy!

plate full of gossamer spice cookies

How to store wafer cookies:

Place Gossamer Spice Cookies in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to one week. These cookies freeze well too. Store them in the same manner in the freezer for up to three months.

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stack of gossamer spice cookies
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Gossamer Spice Cookies

These spicy little wafer cookie are full of flavor and easy to make.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies, spice cookies
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 30 servings (2 cookies per serving)
Calories 56kcal

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • teaspoon ground red pepper
  • cup butter, softened
  • cup molasses
  • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour and spices (thru red pepper); set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the molasses and brown sugar. Beat until combined. Beat in the flour mixture just until combined.
  • Divide the dough in half; cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface roll half of the dough at a time to 1/16-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round scalloped cutter, cut out the dough. Place the cutouts 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until the edges are browned. Transfer the cookies to wire racks; cool.

Notes

  • To store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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