Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gold food coloring or edible gold dust for shimmering effect
- Optional: chocolate chips or caramel bits for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture until combined, forming a smooth dough.
- Incorporate edible gold dust or food coloring into a small portion of the dough for a shimmering, golden effect.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Slightly flatten each ball with your palm for coin-like appearance.
- Optional: embed small pieces of chocolate or caramel into the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes, then decorate with edible gold dust for shiny, coin-like finish.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to a month; reapply edible gold dust before serving.
- Adjust the amount of gold dust for more or less shimmer as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy / Themed
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg