Cookies inspired by Maria Owens' sought-after Courage Tea in the book Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Chill Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours40 minutesminutes
Servings 2dozen
Ingredients
3/4cupunsalted butterroom temperature
1/2cuplight brown sugarpacked
1/2cupsugar
1egg
1vanilla beanabout 6 inches
2 1/4cupswhole wheat flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
2teaspoonscornstarch
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/8teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonfresh thyme leaves
1/2cupdried currants
Instructions
In a mixer or bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar together. Beat in the egg and vanilla bean until blended.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt.
By hand, stir in the dry ingredients.
Gently fold in the thyme and dried currants.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Roll your dough into 2 tablespoon balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment covered baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are just light brown.