My hope is right now you’re looking at this cookie and wondering, what in the world makes this a moon cookie?

Well, while I was wandering cooking blogs, I found this crazy almond raspberry cake thing I just had to make! On top were crumbles of a cookie very similar to this one. I tracked down a couple recipes, playing in between each so as to figure out how to make them and what the expected texture, flavor, and such should be.

I was confused when I read the recipes, it seemed to be a meringue like batter but the appearance in all the pictures tended towards a crunchy cookie texture.

But boy, was I surprised when I took them out of the oven and bit into the first one. I want to say it had a meringue-like texture and flavor, but it was gooey and soft. Pretty much a cookie unlike any I have ever tried.

I quickly texted a picture over to the boy and he came back with the comment, “it looks like a moon cookie.” And the name just stuck!

Moon Cookies

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Bake time: 12-15 minutes
Makes: 1 dozen

Tools:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Measuring cups and spoons
• One small and one medium sized mixing bowl
• Hand mixer
• Spatula

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 9 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons ground almonds
• 2 egg whites

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sift flour and cornstarch into small bowl. Add ground cinnamon and 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon powdered sugar, stir until evenly mixed. Set to the side.
3. In a medium sized bowl beat the eggs whites with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes or until they form stiff peaks. Gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar to the eggs, beat until thick and shiny.
4. Now slowly pour in the dry ingredient mixture until well mixed. Dough will be very wet.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet and slide into the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Allow to cool on the baking sheet, then pop off and enjoy!