Best 4 Half Moon Cookie Frosting Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and delectable treat that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy? Look no further than the Half Moon Cookie Frosting! This irresistible frosting is the perfect finishing touch to your favorite half moon cookies, adding a layer of creamy richness and flavor that will elevate your dessert game to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Half Moon Cookie Frosting, ensuring that your homemade cookies become the talk of the town. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful frosting that will make your half moon cookies truly unforgettable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HALF-MOON COOKIES



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This recipe makes 21 large or 34 small cookies, depending on the amount of dough used. Stir the leftover berry puree (used to tint the icing) into your morning yogurt or oatmeal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield Makes 21 large or 34 small

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup fresh berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flours, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 additions of buttermilk, beating until just combined (do not overmix). Refrigerate dough until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Roll 1- or 1 1/2-tablespoon pieces of dough into balls; place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until bottoms turn golden, rotating sheets halfway through, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool completely. Cookies can be stored at room temperature up to 1 day.
  • Cook berries and remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring and crushing berries until soft and juices have been released. Pass mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible, and let cool completely.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar, honey, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Transfer half of icing to another bowl, and whisk in 1 teaspoon more water. Divide remaining portion in half again, and stir 1/2 teaspoon berry puree into one part, and cocoa powder and 3/4 teaspoon water into other. Spread white icing on half of each cookieĆ¢??s flat side and fruit or chocolate icing on other half. Let set 30 minutes before serving.

HALF MOON COOKIES



Half Moon Cookies image

This is another recipe from my late great hero, Mr. Food. I don't care for these cookies either from this recipe or from a bakery, but everyone raves about these cookies when I make them. I usually nuke the frosting for about 15 seconds to make it easier when applying it to the cookies. This is a very common cookie from the Jewish bakeries all over New York's boroughs.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 1/4 ounces white cake mix
2/3 vegetable oil
2 eggs
16 ounces ready made chocolate frosting
16 ounces ready made vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat 2 cookie sheets with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs;mix well.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonsful 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until firm to touch.
  • Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Frost 1/2 of flat side of each cooki with vanilla frosting, then with chocolate frosting.
  • Serve or cover loosely until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 292.7, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 46.3, Protein 2.3

HALF-MOON COOKIES (HEMSTROUGHT'S BAKERY) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



HALF-MOON COOKIES (HEMSTROUGHT'S BAKERY) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by jbrockel

Number Of Ingredients 26

OR THE COOKIES:
3 3/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 cup sugar
16 tbsp. margarine, cut into pieces
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk
FOR THE FUDGE ICING:
3 1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate
3 1/2 oz. semisweet chocolate
1 tbsp. butter
4 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch salt
FOR THE BUTTERCREAM ICING:
7 cups confectioners' sugar
16 tbsp. room temperature butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
7 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Hello all. Here is the actual recipe for Hemstrought's half-moons. I used to work at Hemstrought's back in the 70s when the store was on Oriskany Circle. It's since been demolished to make way for the highway. Bob Hemstrought was a nice guy, though not sure if he's still around now. He was the head baker. So... here you go! We all know it's worth the effort! Enjoy! FOR THE COOKIES: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside. Put sugar, margarine, cocoa, and salt in bowl of standing mixer and beat on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat. Add half the milk, then half the flour mixture, beating after each addition until smooth; repeat with remaining milk and flour mixture. Spoon or pipe batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets, making 3-inch rounds 2-inches apart. Bake until cookies are set, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool, then remove from parchment. FOR THE FUDGE ICING: Melt bittersweet and semisweet chocolates and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water over medium heat. Add confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, and 6 tbsp. boiling water and mix to a smooth, stiff paste with a rubber spatula. Thin icing with up to 8 tbsp. more boiling water. Icing should fall from a spoon in thick ribbons. Keep icing warm in a double boiler over low heat. FOR THE BUTTERCREAM ICING: Put sugar, butter, shortening, milk, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a standing mixer. Beat on low speed to mix, then increase to medium and beat until light and fluffy. TO FROST THE COOKIES: Using a metal spatula, spread about 1 tbsp. of warm fudge icing on half of the flat side of each cookie. Spread the other half of each cookie with 1 heaping tbsp. buttercream icing.

HALF MOON COOKIE FROSTING



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The frosting on a half-moon cookie is the most important part! The frosting should not be of icing consistency, but also not too thick. This recipe will give you just the right amount of frosting for the cookie recipe #188453. This recipe is nearly identical to Kitten's recipe 89207, but since I'm changing the preparation instructions slightly to account for the 1/2 white 1/2 chocolate frosting, I am submitting it as a separate recipe. I am indebted to Kitten for coming up with the perfect consitency for the frosting. Thanks Kitten!

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Cream the butter in a small bowl.
  • Blend in the confectioners sugar, vanilla, alternately with the 1/3 cup milk.
  • Beat until the consistency is creamy, with no lumps!
  • Remove just over half the frosting into a separate bowl, leaving the remainder to be turned into chocolate frosting.
  • To the mixing bowl, add 1/3 cup cocoa powder, plus 1-2 Tbsp of additional milk.
  • Beat until the cocoa is all mixed in and the frosting is nice and smooth.
  • Frost the BOTTOM of the half-moon cookies. Half of the cookie should be frosted with the white frosting. Half the cookie should be frosted with the chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 22.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect consistency for spreading, let the frosting cool slightly before using.
  • For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
  • To thin out the frosting, add a little bit of milk or cream until the desired consistency is reached.
  • For a more flavorful frosting, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract.
  • To make the frosting more colorful, add a few drops of food coloring.
  • For a glossy finish, brush the frosted cookies with a little bit of corn syrup.

Conclusion:

Half-moon cookie frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of cookies. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. By following the tips and tricks in this article, you can easily create the perfect half-moon cookie frosting that will make your cookies look and taste amazing.

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