Cinnamon Spice Drop Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter-flavored shortening, light brown sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined and the mixture is smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the cinnamon chips and chopped pecans (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookies have lost their glossy appearance. (Bake time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (Cooling time: 15-20 minutes)