Mushroom Cookies Mantar Kurabiye
Delight your taste buds with Mushroom Cookies, or "Mantar Kurabiye," a whimsical and buttery Turkish treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with a unique combination of cornstarch, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, giving them a tender, crumbly texture. Their signature mushroom-like appearance comes from an easy cocoa powder technique that makes them a hit for parties or an elegant tea-time snack. Ready in just over 30 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is both beginner-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Whether you’re looking for a delightful fusion of flavor and creativity or a traditional taste of Turkish sweets, these soft and delicately sweet cookies are perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 g Butter
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Cornstarch
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Cream the mixture together until light and fluffy.
Add the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and baking powder into the butter mixture, a little at a time, mixing after each addition. Continue until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a ball, approximately the size of a walnut. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
To create the mushroom effect, dip the top of a clean bottle cap or a small circular object into cocoa powder, then gently press it onto the center of each dough ball to create an impression while leaving a cocoa pattern.
Repeat with all the cookie balls, ensuring each has a mushroom-like appearance.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Do not overbake; the cookies should remain pale and soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.7 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 294 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1127 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.2 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*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.
