Description
These Turmeric Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, offering a unique flavor profile with a hint of warmth from the turmeric. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2¼ teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar, plus more for coating
- ¼ cup brown sugar, light or dark, packed
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Melt Butter with Turmeric: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Remove from heat, stir in turmeric, and let stand.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine turmeric butter, sugars, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Chill Dough: Scoop dough into balls, coat in sugar, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F, place dough balls on baking sheets, and bake for 11-12 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This recipe was last edited in December 2024. Contact us for the original version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 0.02 g
- Sodium: 0.2 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
