Lotus Cookies
These delightful lotus cookies, with their unique caramelized flavor and crunch, are perfect for pairing with coffee or tea and are easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened Use room-temperature butter for best results.
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 g crushed speculoos cookies Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in the crushed speculoos cookies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Use a fork to gently flatten each cookie, creating a crisscross pattern if desired.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- 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.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag, separated by parchment paper. To enjoy, simply thaw or warm in the oven.