Description
Mystic Flour Cookies are charmingly soft and flavorful cookies infused with a unique mystical flower essence that adds a subtle floral aroma and taste. Combining classic ingredients like cinnamon and honey with an unexpected floral note, these cookies offer a delightful twist on a traditional buttery treat. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a special occasion, they bake up golden and tender with a gentle sweetness and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup mystical flower essence
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure easy removal and even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined to create a uniform mixture.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Set the dry ingredients aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer or hand whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg: Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate it and maintain the mixture’s smooth texture.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the vanilla extract and honey, mixing until everything is well blended, then gently pour in the mystical flower essence to evenly distribute its unique floral flavor throughout the dough.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to prevent overworking the dough which can toughen the cookies.
- Adjust Dough Consistency: Slowly add the whole milk, stirring until the dough becomes soft and pliable but not sticky, creating a workable cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop out spoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls, then place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form small, round cookies that will bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, signaling they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, finishing their texture development.
- Serve: Enjoy your Mystic Flour Cookies once they have cooled to your desired temperature, either as a delightful snack or with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
- If mystical flower essence is unavailable, substitute with a small amount of rose water or lavender extract, though flavor will vary.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil, egg with flaxseed egg, and use plant-based milk.
