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Moon Spell Cookies
Enchant your baking with these magical moon-shaped cookies, topped with a sprinkle of confectioners sugar for a celestial touch.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 sticks salted butter, softened equivalent to 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 egg
Topping
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar for topping
- 1/4 cup additional flour for rolling out
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add baking powder, egg, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough comes together. Use hands if needed.
- Roll out dough on floured surface, cut into moon shapes or use a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9 minutes. Cool and top with confectioners sugar.
Notes
Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform moon shapes.