Gossamer Spice Cookies

December 11, 2022

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

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.

Ingredients needed:

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

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.

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

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!

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.

Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes: