What a great time of year for a wedding, with the cool fall weather, changing leaves, and the scent of love in the air! Our Fall Wedding Cookies are here to offer a touch of coziness and sweetness to your big day, whether you’re organizing your own autumn wedding or simply want to enjoy the cozy emotions of the season. Your taste buds will be tantalized by these delectable sweets, and your heart will be warmed by the spirit of the season.
INGREDIENTS
For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- A few drops of orange food coloring (optional)
- Fall-themed sprinkles (for decoration)
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix Dry Ingredients:
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Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a basin. Leave this alone.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
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Use your mixer to beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until they are light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla:
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Beat in the egg and vanilla essence until thoroughly mixed.
Gradually Add Dry Ingredients:
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Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ones while combining everything until a dough forms. Watch out not to combine too much.
Chill the Dough:
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The dough should be chilled by being divided in half, formed into discs, wrapped in plastic wrap, and placed in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Preheat and Roll Out:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the cold dough to a thickness of roughly 1/4 inch.
Cut and Bake:
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Create forms that are inspired by autumn using cookie cutters. They should be baked for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn brown, on baking pans coated with parchment.
Cool Completely:
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As you make the icing, let the cookies cool completely on a rack.
Make the Icing:
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Creating the Icing In a bowl, whisk together milk, powdered sugar, and food coloring (if using) until the mixture is thick and creamy. Transfer it to a plastic bag with a small corner cut off or your piping bag.
Decorate:
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After the cookies have completely cooled, pipe creative designs in the icing and top them with seasonal sprinkles for an extra bit of charm.
Fall Wedding Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Cooling rack
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters (leaf shapes are perfect for fall)
- Piping bag or a small plastic bag (for icing)
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- A few drops of orange food coloring (optional)
- Fall-themed sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a basin. Leave this alone.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- Use your mixer to beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until they are light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla essence until thoroughly mixed.
Gradually Add Dry Ingredients:
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ones while combining everything until a dough forms. Watch out not to combine too much.
Chill the Dough:
- The dough should be chilled by being divided in half, formed into discs, wrapped in plastic wrap, and placed in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Preheat and Roll Out:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the cold dough to a thickness of roughly 1/4 inch.
Cut and Bake:
- Create forms that are inspired by autumn using cookie cutters. They should be baked for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn brown, on baking pans coated with parchment.
Cool Completely:
- As you make the icing, let the cookies cool completely on a rack.
Make the Icing:
- Creating the Icing In a bowl, whisk together milk, powdered sugar, and food coloring (if using) until the mixture is thick and creamy. Transfer it to a plastic bag with a small corner cut off or your piping bag.
Decorate:
- After the cookies have completely cooled, pipe creative designs in the icing and top them with seasonal sprinkles for an extra bit of charm.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What are Fall Wedding Cookies?
The answer is that Fall Wedding Cookies are lovely seasonal delicacies that are ideal for weddings in the fall or any occasion with a fall theme. These cookies are usually spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and they frequently have icing designs inspired by fall on them.
2. How can I make Fall Wedding Cookies from scratch?
In order to make fall-themed wedding cookies from home, you must combine components like flour, sugar, spices, and butter. Then, you must form the dough, cut out the desired shapes, bake the cookies, and then decorate them with icing. For further directions, see our recipe.
3. What icing colors work best for fall-themed wedding cookies?
Warm colors like rich orange, burgundy, and brown are ideal for wedding sweets with a fall theme. To complement the season’s color scheme, you can also use traditional fall hues like red, yellow, and gold.
4. Can I make Fall Wedding Cookies in advance for my wedding?
Yes, you can prepare Fall Wedding Cookies ahead of time. To save time and guarantee freshness, prepare the cookie dough and freeze it before baking and decorating closer to your wedding day.
5. What equipment do I need to make Fall Wedding Cookies?
You’ll need standard kitchen tools like mixing bowls, a mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper, cookie cutters (in leaf shapes for that fall touch), a rolling pin, a cooling rack, and a piping bag or plastic bag for icing if you want to make Fall Wedding Cookies.
6. Are there any alternatives to the traditional Fall Wedding Cookies recipe?
Yes, there are other options. To fit your wedding’s theme, you can experiment with various cookie flavors and icing colors. Think about sugar cookies in various autumnal shapes, gingerbread cookies, pumpkin spice cookies, or even sugar cookies.
7. How do I store Fall Wedding Cookies to keep them fresh?
Answer: You can keep Fall Wedding Cookies at room temperature for a few days while still keeping them fresh. The cookies will stay fresh for several weeks if you freeze them in a sealed container and need to preserve them for a longer period of time.
8. Can I customize Fall Wedding Cookies with the couple’s names or initials?
Without a doubt! The couple’s names or initials can be added to Fall Wedding Cookies using cookie stamps, edible markers, or creative icing patterns. It gives the goodies a nice, unique touch.
Nutrition Fact –
Typical Nutritional Content of Fall Wedding Cookies (per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 80-120 calories per cookie, depending on size and ingredients.
- Fat: Usually around 5-8 grams, primarily from butter.
- Carbohydrates: About 10-15 grams, mainly from flour and sugar.
- Protein: 1-2 grams, from flour and eggs.
- Sugar: Typically 5-10 grams per cookie, depending on sweetness levels and icing.
- Fiber: Minimal fiber content, usually less than 1 gram per cookie.
