Mojito Inspired Cookies 🍹🍃
Makes: 12-18 Cookies
For the Cookies:
113 g unsalted butter, cold
75 g granulated sugar
1 tbsp minced fresh mint
3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp mint extract
1 large egg
1 lime, zested
145 g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Directions for the Cookies:
Cream the cold butter in a medium bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl when necessary, until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add the granulated sugar and continue creaming until the sugar and butter are fully incorporated (about 1 minute).
Add the fresh mint, vanilla extract, mint extract, egg, and lime zest, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk or fork together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop out 1 tbsp of cold dough and roll into neat balls. Place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set. Cool completely on a cooling rack before decorating.
For the Mojito Glaze:
120 g powdered sugar
2 tbsp aged rum
1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp mint extract
Directions for Glaze:
Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl.
Add the rum, lime juice, vanilla extract, and mint extract. Whisk until the glaze comes together.
Once the cookies have cooled, dip the top of each cookie into the glaze and shake off the excess.
Immediately sprinkle with lime zest. Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes.
For the Cocktail Cream:
120 g powdered sugar, sifted
75 g unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp heavy cream
1 tbsp aged rum
Directions for Cocktail Cream:
Add the sifted powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, heavy cream, and rum into the stand mixer’s bowl.
Whip with a whisk attachment for 3-5 minutes until smooth and combined.
Transfer the cream into a piping bag fitted with a 1/2 inch (1 cm) round piping tip.
Pipe the cream over the set glaze and garnish with fresh mint leaves, lime zest, and lime wedges.
Enjoy your Mojito Inspired Cookies! 🍋🟩🍃🍹