Lotus Cookies
Delightful cookies with a unique blend of spices and a crispy texture, perfect to enjoy with coffee or as a dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 75 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, combining well until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until the dough forms.
Baking
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out equal portions of dough and roll them into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Flatten each cookie ball gently with the bottom of a glass or your palm to achieve a nice, even shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers look slightly soft.
- 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.
Notes
To achieve the perfect cookies, ensure the butter is softened, do not overbeat the dough, and consider chilling the dough before baking. For variations, try adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.