Magical Moon Spell Cookies Recipe
Magical Moon Spell Cookies are delightful, soft, and subtly spiced cookies perfect for any occasion. These cookies combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and almond with the natural sweetness of maple syrup, resulting in a uniquely delicious treat. Featuring a tender crumb and a dusting of confectioners sugar, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing under the night sky or at a festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: About 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 sticks salted butter, melted (3/4 cup or 170 grams)
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. almond extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
For Rolling Out
- 1/4 cup additional flour
For Topping
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and melted butter. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes fluffy and light in texture, which will help create a tender cookie.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Spices: Add the baking powder, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cinnamon to the butter-sugar mixture. Blend all ingredients thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour in increments of about 1/2 cup, mixing well after each addition to form a cohesive dough.
- Form and Roll Dough: Use your hands to bring the dough together, then lightly flour a surface with the additional 1/4 cup of flour. Roll out the dough evenly to desired thickness suitable for cookies.
- Cut Out Shapes: Use a cookie cutter or shape the dough into moons by hand to create your magical cookie shapes.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies on the center rack of the preheated oven for 9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool Briefly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on it briefly, helping them set and preventing breakage.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once fully cooled, dust the tops generously with confectioners sugar to complete their magical look and add a light sweetness.
Notes
- Use salted butter as specified to balance out the sweetness; unsalted butter can be substituted by adding a pinch of salt to the dough.
- Rolling the dough between two sheets of parchment paper can help prevent sticking without excessive flour use.
- For a stronger almond flavor, a tiny bit more almond extract (up to 1/4 tsp) can be used, but avoid overpowering the cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: moon cookies, cinnamon cookies, maple syrup cookies, spiced cookies, homemade cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies
