Half Moon Cookies

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Classic split cookies with a tender crumb, half frosted in white and half in chocolate
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These traditional Half Moon Cookies are a nostalgic treat featuring a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. The dough is made simple with shortening, buttermilk, and a touch of baking soda for a tender crumb. The signature look comes from splitting the baked cookie and frosting each half with contrasting flavors’typically sweet white icing on one side and rich chocolate on the other. They are perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or as a comforting afternoon snack. Simple to make with pantry staples, these cookies bring a cheerful, homemade charm to any gathering.

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Half Moon Cookies

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 1464.7

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These traditional Half Moon Cookies are a nostalgic treat featuring a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. The dough is made simple with shortening, buttermilk, and a touch of baking soda for a tender crumb. The signature look comes from splitting the baked cookie and frosting each half with contrasting flavors&# 226;ÂÂtypically sweet white icing on one side and rich chocolate on the other. They are perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or as a comforting afternoon snack. Simple to make with pantry staples, these cookies bring a cheerful, homemade charm to any gathering.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. In another small bowl or measuring cup, stir the baking soda into the buttermilk and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate.
  6. Add half of the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  7. Pour in the buttermilk mixture and mix until smooth.
  8. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  9. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cool, use a serrated knife to carefully slice each cookie horizontally into two halves.
  13. Spread one half with white frosting and the other half with chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1464.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.1g78%
Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
Cholesterol 94.5mg32%
Sodium 246.5mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 231.3g78%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 94.7g
Protein 23.4g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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