Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup coarse sugar (for the sand-like texture)
- ½ teaspoon ground Spice Melange spice mix (optional for authentic flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and Spice Melange spice if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Mix the coarse sugar and ground Spice Melange spice in a small bowl.
- Roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture until fully coated, mimicking the sand-like desert surface.
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for smooth mixing.
- Coarse sugar provides an authentic sand-like appearance; you can substitute with finer sugar if preferred.
- Adding Spice Melange spice enhances flavor but is optional depending on availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Sci-Fi Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
