Description
Love Spell Cinnamon & Rose Petal Cookies are delicate, buttery sugar cookies infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a smooth, slightly tangy frosting decorated with dried rose petals. These charming cookies combine classic holiday flavors with a romantic floral touch, perfect for gifting or making a special occasion even sweeter.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 sticks butter, softened (salted butter preferred)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 2.5-3 cups flour
- a splash of vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp cinnamon
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp pasteurized egg whites
- 1-3 tsp milk (for thinning and adjusting consistency)
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
For Garnish:
- Food grade dried rose petals
Instructions
- Preheat and combine dry ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon to ensure there are no lumps and the ingredients are well mixed.
- Incorporate wet ingredients: Slowly work the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix. The final dough should be elastic and will stick slightly to the sides of the bowl.
- Roll out the dough: Using a rolling pin or a clean vodka bottle, roll the dough out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. This thickness helps prevent raw centers during baking.
- Cut and chill the cookies: Cut out circles using an upside-down drinking glass or cookie cutter and lay them on parchment paper or a greased cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheets in the freezer for 10 to 30 minutes to chill — this step is crucial for proper baking without the butter melting excessively.
- Bake the cookies: Bake chilled cookies for 10-12 minutes or just until they begin to set but before any browning occurs to keep the cookies tender.
- Prepare the outlining frosting: While baking, combine powdered sugar, cream of tartar, and pasteurized egg whites. Add the egg whites gradually until the mixture is thick enough to hold stiff peaks, forming the outlining frosting.
- Outline the cooled cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, load a piping bag with about half of the outlining frosting and carefully pipe borders around the edges of each cookie.
- Thin the remaining frosting: Thin out the leftover frosting by adding milk a little at a time until it flows easily but remains thick enough that lines drawn with a fork disappear slowly (within 2-3 seconds). Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Fill the cookie centers: Using a new piping bag or a fine pour container, fill the center of the outlined cookies with the thinned frosting, allowing it to spread evenly to the edges. Tilt the cookie as needed or use a toothpick to help spread. Work swiftly as the frosting dries fast.
- Add rose petal garnish: Instead of popping bubbles in the icing, sprinkle food grade dried rose petals over the frosting strategically to hide bubbles and add visual appeal.
- Enchant your cookies: For a magical touch, place cookies near a full moon, pass them through rose or cinnamon incense smoke, or offer one to the ocean as homage to Aphrodite.
- Enjoy your spellbinding treats: Share these cinnamon and rose petal cookies with your beloved, savoring both taste and the love they symbolize. Blessed be.
Notes
- Chilling the cookie dough before baking is essential to prevent spreading and ensure a tender crumb.
- Adjust cinnamon amount based on your preference for spice intensity.
- Use pasteurized egg whites in frosting for safety and stability.
- If frosting becomes too runny, add more powdered sugar to thicken it up.
- The rose petals used must be food grade to ensure safety for consumption.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
