Best 2 Mace Cookies Recipes

Mace cookies are a delightful and flavorful treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the Indonesian island of Banda, mace has been prized for centuries for its unique and aromatic flavor. When combined with the warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon, mace cookies become an exquisite delicacy that will surely impress your friends and family.

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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:

Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
Use fresh spices: Freshly ground mace will give your cookies the best flavor. If you don't have mace on hand, you can substitute nutmeg or allspice.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Mace cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit. With their warm and spicy flavor, these cookies are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. So next time you're looking for a festive cookie to bake, give these mace cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!