Moonbeam Cookies
Transport your taste buds to a celestial realm with these enchanting Moonbeam Cookies! Soft and chewy with a delicate golden edge, these heavenly treats combine the rich sweetness of white chocolate chips with a touch of whimsy, thanks to a sprinkle of edible glitter or luster dust. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, these cookies come together in just 25 minutes with simple pantry staples like butter, sugar, and vanilla. Their starry, shimmering finish makes them as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you're baking for a crowd or indulging in a late-night snack, Moonbeam Cookies are sure to add a sprinkle of magic to your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 piece large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons edible glitter or luster dust (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, lightly sprinkle edible glitter or brush luster dust onto the cookies for a dreamy, moonbeam-like finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.5 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 660 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 2096 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 628.1 g | 228% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 378.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
