Best 2 Mace Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Mace Cookies. These delightful treats combine the warmth of mace spice with a harmonious blend of ingredients, resulting in a culinary masterpiece. The cookies are perfectly crisp on the outside, revealing a soft and chewy interior that melts in your mouth. Each bite offers a delightful burst of mace's unique flavor, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for any occasion, our Mace Cookies will transport you to a world of pure bliss.

In this article, we present two extraordinary Mace Cookie recipes to satisfy every palate. The first recipe, Classic Mace Cookies, embodies tradition with its simple yet irresistible blend of spices and a hint of citrus. These cookies are a timeless classic that never fails to impress.

The second recipe introduces a unique twist with our Chewy Mace Cookies. These cookies are characterized by their soft and chewy texture, achieved through a combination of oats and brown sugar. The addition of dried cranberries and walnuts adds a delightful burst of sweetness and crunch, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.

Both recipes are carefully crafted and detailed, ensuring a perfect baking experience even for beginners. With step-by-step instructions and precise ingredient measurements, you'll be able to create these mouthwatering Mace Cookies effortlessly.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SUGAR MACE COOKIES

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A lovely sugar cookie that is perfumed with mace and that I add vanilla sugar to. Perfect all year round. Yield depends on the size that you make the cookies.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
vanilla sugar (optional)

Steps:

Cream sugar and butter.
Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
Stir together flour, baking powder, mace, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend into creamed mixture.
Divide in half.
Cover; chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
On lightly floured surface, roll each half to 1/8-inch thickness, if dough is too soft to roll and cut nicely knead in more flour, a little at a time, until it's a good consistency. .
Cut with cookie cutters.
Sprinkle with vanilla sugar if using.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at for 7 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 34.3, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 0.8

MACE COOKIES

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Rolled cookies made with ground mace.

Provided by Rosina

Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground mace
¾ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

Combine flour, baking powder and mace. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs, then beat in the milk and vanilla extract. Beat in lemon zest. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Cover and chill for at least four hours.
Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a 2 inch round cookie cutter and cut into rounds. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly colored. Cool on cookie racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and tender.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent them from burning.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soft and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These mace cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their unique flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these mace cookies a try.