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I decided to create my   own homemade Mooncake recipe by combining the best of both worlds. A  chocolate brownie for my mooncake fillings with a crispy shortbread  cookie on the outside. This year more than ever,  China  has been in the news every day so I decided to tell you something that I discovered a few years ago and absolutely loved, the mooncake. It inspired me to make my own Mooncakes along with the traditional brownie that Americans love. Some of the traditional mooncakes are made with golden syrup , duck yolks , lotus seeds, red bean paste , and let's not forget some have lotus paste . The variety of mooncakes is endless with Asian ingredients. If you go to an Asian market from the month of August to September , you will find endless rows of Mooncakes. We just went to our favorite Asian stores this past weekend with endless rows of beautiful mooncakes wrapped in pretty boxes. The  moon cake  may as well be its own holiday, oh wait it kinda is in Chinese culture .  Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) . The festival is about lunar appreciation and Moon watching with mooncakes which are regarded as a delicacy. It is a custom to give  Mooncakes  between friends or family members while gathering to celebrate the festival.  What is the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival? In Asian Cultures, the   Mid-Autumn Festival  which is also called the  Moon Festival  or  Mooncake Festiva l happens in the middle of September. It is a traditional festival celebrated by many Southeast Asian people. The second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year with a history dating back over 3,000 years. It was a way to worship the moon for bountiful harvests. The ancient Chinese believed in rejuvenation being associated with the moon and water. How to Make the Mooncake Recipe This mooncake will take some time to make so, I would make these when you have some time to start to finish. You will need a mold to make the mooncake recipe . I bought mine on Amazon Prepare the Cookie Dough Add flour, cornstarch, and salt to a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside. Combine butter, and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Cream the butter mixture on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla at medium speed until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined.  Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined.  Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten it into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. Cut dough into 8 equal portions Take one piece out and return the rest to the refrigerator. Take each piece into a ball between your hands. One at a time, dip a ball of dough into flour and set it on the work surface. Roll out into a circular shape. Prepare the Brownie Balls Prepare the brownie mix with the package instructions. Take out 10 minutes before the time on the package so it is a little gooey.  Let the brownie mix cool off where you can handle it by hand. Scoop with a spoon and form a ball. Set the balls aside so you can use them for the center. Combining the Brownie Ball and Cookie Dough Take the dough in one hand and place the brownie ball in the center. Cover the brownie by pinching the dough in one direction until a dough ball has been formed.  Dip cookie stamp in flour, remove, and press down on the ball of dough until it is about 1-inch thick. Remove stamps. Transfer mooncakes to a parchment baking sheet, arranging them about 1 ½ inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Once you have stamped out all the cookies, chill in the freezer until very firm, about 10 minutes. Set the oven temperature to 350 º degrees. When cold, brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush and do an egg wash on top. Place the mooncake on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper underneath. Bake mooncakes until they turn golden underneath, about 12 to 14 minutes, switching the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through baking time. Remove the mooncakes and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Enjoy! Where to Buy the Mooncake Mould The intricate pattern on top of the mooncake is made with a mooncake mold . The best thing to do is buy the mold on Amazon. It is cheap and you can get it the next day. I also dust flour inside so it is easier to remove the Mooncake.  Buy Mould Traditional Chinese Mooncake Most homemade mooncakes are made with a sweet filling in the middle. In Asian culture, the most common filling is made with mung bean paste and lotus seed paste but my favorite is the ones with the salted duck egg yolk or salted egg yolks. The lotus mooncakes with the egg yolks are the most common. Tip & Tricks If the dough gets soft, place it back into the refrigerator to harden the dough a little. Make sure to have a floor on the mold so the dough does not get sticky.  To make different color Mooncakes, add food coloring to the dough when mixing. Store in an air-tight container. Frequently Asked Questions Can I make it ahead of time? I would definitely make these ahead. They take a while so it's not a last-minute recipe How to store the mooncakes? Best stored in an air-tight container or wrap with plastic once they are completely cool off . How long will the mooncakes last? They lasted about 3 to 5 days, after that the outside layer is not crisp like any good cookie! More Asian Recipes Gluten-Free Butternut Squash With Sage Quiche Bourbon and Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Savory Stuffed Pumpkin for Thanksgiving Dinner Mini Vegan Pecan Pie Recipe Fall Travel Guides Road Trip Saratoga Springs NY Couples's Getaway In Virginia Shenandoah National Park in the Fall Fall Vegetables at the Farmers Market I hope you liked this recipe and I do admit it does take a little time to make but it did make 8 boxed cookies so I could give for gifts. Nothing like a cookie to say, "thank you for being a nice neighbor" See ya next time! ★ Like this post? ★ Tried this recipe?  Give it a star rating below! ★  Let us know in the comments below or on social media using #LizzyLovesFoods and tag us  @LizzyLovesFoods You can connect with us on  Instagram  and  Facebook account  or on  Pinterest .  Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter & stay up to date with our latest Recipes & Travel Adventures. Mooncake Brownie Shortbread Cookies Lizzy Cascalheira A delicious Mooncake recipe with a chocolate brownie in the middle of a crispy shortbread cookie on the outside that melts with every bite. 4.05 from 22 votes Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Course Dessert Cuisine American, Asian Servings 8 Calories 668 kcal 1 Mooncake Mold 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed ⅓ cup cornstarch ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened ½ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 box brownie mix Prepare the Cookie Dough Add flour, cornstarch and salt to a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside. Combine butter, granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Cream the butter mixture on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla medium speed until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. Cut dough into 8 pieces. Take one piece out and return the rest to the refrigerator. Take each piece into a ball between your hands. One at a time, dip a ball of dough into flour and set on the work surface. Roll out into a circular shape. Prepare the Brownie Balls Let the brownie mix cool off where you can handle it by hand. Scoop with a spoon and form a ball. Set the balls aside so you can use them for the center. Combining the Brownie Ball and Cookie Dough Take the dough in one hand and place the brownie ball in the center. Cover the brownie by pinching the dough in one direction until a ball has been formed. Dip cookie stamp in flour, remove and press down on the ball of dough until it is about 1-inch thick. Remove stamps. Transfer mooncake to a parchment baking sheet, arranging them about 1 ½ inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Once you have stamped out all the cookies, chill in the freezer until very firm, about 10 minutes. Set the oven at 350 º degrees. When cold, brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush. Bake mooncakes until they turn golden underneath, about 12 to 15 minutes, switching the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through baking time. Remove the mooncakes and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. EnJoY! If the dough gets soft, place back into the refrigerator to harden the dough a little. Make sure to to have floor on the mold so the dough does not get sticky.  To make different color Mooncakes, add food coloring to dough when mixing. Serving: 8 g Calories: 668 kcal Carbohydrates: 91 g Protein: 7 g Fat: 31 g Saturated Fat: 16 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 61 mg Sodium: 336 mg Potassium: 41 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 44 g Vitamin A: 709 IU Calcium: 12 mg Iron: 3 mg Let us know how it was!
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A **chocolate brownie for my mooncake fillings** with a **crispy shortbread** cookie on the outside. ![Mooncake](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Mooncake](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-5.jpg) [Jump to Recipe](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#JumptoRecipe) This year more than ever, **China** has been in the news every day so I decided to tell you something that I discovered a few years ago and absolutely loved, the mooncake. It inspired me to make my own Mooncakes along with the traditional brownie that Americans love. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-2.jpg) Some of the **traditional mooncakes** are made with **golden syrup**, **duck yolks**, **lotus seeds, red bean paste**, and let's not forget some have **lotus paste**. The variety of mooncakes is endless with Asian ingredients. If you go to an **Asian market** from the month of **August** to **September**, you will find endless rows of Mooncakes. We just went to our favorite Asian stores this past weekend with endless rows of **beautiful mooncakes wrapped in pretty boxes.** ![cookie](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20680'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![cookie](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-6.jpg) The **moon cake** may as well be its own holiday, oh wait it kinda is in **Chinese culture**. **Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)**. The festival is about lunar appreciation and Moon watching with mooncakes which are regarded as a delicacy. It is a custom to give **Mooncakes** between friends or family members while gathering to celebrate the festival. ## **What is the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival?** In **Asian Cultures, the** **Mid-Autumn Festival** which is also called the **Moon Festival** or **Mooncake Festiva**l happens in the middle of September. It is a traditional festival celebrated by many Southeast Asian people. ![Moon Festival](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20749'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Moon Festival](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-Festival.jpg) The second-most important holiday after **Chinese New Year** with a history dating back over 3,000 years. It was a way to worship the moon for bountiful harvests. The ancient Chinese believed in rejuvenation being associated with the moon and water. ## **How to Make the Mooncake Recipe** This mooncake will take some time to make so, I would make these when you have some time to start to finish. You will need a mold to make the **mooncake recipe**. I bought mine on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFF7OTWXISJHY3DZNFHJ4J7JESPQ/P8G17UWEWCBI?type=explore&ref=idea_cp_vl_ov_d) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201286%20854'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mooncake-recipes-step-.jpg) **Prepare the Cookie Dough** 1. Add flour, cornstarch, and salt to a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside. Combine butter, and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Cream the butter mixture on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla at medium speed until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. 2. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. 3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten it into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. 4. Cut dough into 8 **equal portions** Take one piece out and return the rest to the refrigerator. 5. Take each piece into a ball between your hands. One at a time, dip a ball of dough into flour and set it on the work surface. Roll out into a circular shape. ![brownie in a ball](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201286%20854'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![brownie in a ball](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0009_IMG_7878-1.jpg) **Prepare the Brownie Balls** 1. Prepare the brownie mix with the package instructions. Take out 10 minutes before the time on the package so it is a little gooey. 2. Let the brownie mix cool off where you can handle it by hand. Scoop with a spoon and form a ball. 3. Set the balls aside so you can use them for the center. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201286%20854'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0005_IMG_7882.jpg) **Combining the Brownie Ball and Cookie Dough** 1. Take the dough in one hand and place the brownie ball in the center. Cover the brownie by pinching the dough in one direction until a dough ball has been formed. 2. Dip cookie stamp in flour, remove, and press down on the ball of dough until it is about 1-inch thick. Remove stamps. Transfer mooncakes to a parchment baking sheet, arranging them about 1 ½ inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. 3. Once you have stamped out all the cookies, chill in the freezer until very firm, about 10 minutes. Set the oven temperature to 350 º degrees. When cold, brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush and do an egg wash on top. Place the mooncake on a **prepared baking sheet with parchment paper** underneath. 4. Bake mooncakes until they turn golden underneath, about 12 to 14 minutes, switching the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through baking time. 5. Remove the mooncakes and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Enjoy\! ## **Where to Buy the Mooncake Mould** The **intricate pattern** on **top of the mooncake** is made with a **mooncake mold**. The best thing to do is buy the mold on Amazon. It is cheap and you can get it the next day. I also dust flour inside so it is easier to remove the Mooncake. [**Buy Mould**](https://www.amazon.com/Mooncake-Mid-Autumn-Festival-Hand-Pressure-baking/dp/B093KP7S1G/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=chinese+molds+set+brand+wetop&qid=1631642196&sr=8-3) ![mooncake mold](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20711%20607'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![mooncake mold](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mold-mooncake-e1660652087210.jpg) ## **Traditional Chinese Mooncake** Most **homemade mooncakes** are made with a **sweet filling in the middle.** In Asian culture, the most common filling is made with **mung bean paste** and **lotus seed paste** but my favorite is the ones with the **salted duck egg yolk** or **salted egg yolks.** The **lotus mooncakes** with the egg yolks are the most common. ![Mooncake](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Mooncake](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-4.jpg) ## **Tip & Tricks** - If the dough gets soft, place it back into the refrigerator to harden the dough a little. - Make sure to have a floor on the mold so the dough does not get sticky. - To make different color Mooncakes, add food coloring to the dough when mixing. - Store in an **air-tight container.** ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Can I make it ahead of time?** I would definitely make these ahead. They take a while so it's not a last-minute recipe **How to store the mooncakes?** - Best stored in an **air-tight container** or wrap with plastic once they are completely cool off**.** **How long will the mooncakes last?** They lasted about 3 to 5 days, after that the outside layer is not crisp like any good cookie\! ## **More Asian Recipes** - [Gluten-Free Butternut Squash With Sage Quiche](https://lizzylovesfood.com/gluten-free-butternut-squash-with-sage-quiche/) - [Bourbon and Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie](https://lizzylovesfood.com/bourbon-and-chocolate-chip-pecan-pie/) - [Savory Stuffed Pumpkin for Thanksgiving Dinner](https://lizzylovesfood.com/savory-stuffed-pumpkin-for-thanksgiving-dinner/) - [Mini Vegan Pecan Pie Recipe](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mini-vegan-pecan-pie/) ## **Fall Travel Guides** - [Road Trip Saratoga Springs NY](https://lizzylovesfood.com/road-trip-saratoga-springs-2/) - [Couples's Getaway In Virginia](https://lizzylovesfood.com/couples-getaway-in-virginia/) - [Shenandoah National Park in the Fall](https://lizzylovesfood.com/visit-shenandoah-national-park-in-the-fall/) - [Fall Vegetables at the Farmers Market](https://lizzylovesfood.com/fall-vegetables-at-the-farmers-market/) I hope you liked this recipe and I do admit it does take a little time to make but it did make 8 boxed cookies so I could give for gifts. Nothing like a cookie to say, "thank you for being a nice neighbor" See ya next time\! ★ Like this post? ★ Tried this recipe? **Give it a star rating below! ★** Let us know in the comments below or on social media using \#LizzyLovesFoods and tag us [@LizzyLovesFoods](https://www.instagram.com/lizzylovesfoods/) You can connect with us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lizzylovesfoods/) and [Facebook account](http://instagram.com/LizzyLovesFoods) or on [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/lizzylovesfood/). ***Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter & stay up to date with our latest Recipes & Travel Adventures.*** ![Mooncakes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20250%20250'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Mooncakes](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mooncake-Recipe-Made-Of-Brownies-Shortbread-12-300x300.jpg) ## Mooncake Brownie Shortbread Cookies [Lizzy Cascalheira](https://lizzylovesfood.com/about/) A delicious Mooncake recipe with a chocolate brownie in the middle of a crispy shortbread cookie on the outside that melts with every bite. 4\.05 from 22 votes [Print Recipe](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wprm_print/mooncake-brownie-shortbread-cookies) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flizzylovesfood.com%2Fmooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Flizzylovesfood.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2FMooncake-Recipe-Made-Of-Brownies-Shortbread-12.jpg&description=Mooncake+Brownie+Shortbread+Cookies&is_video=false) Prep Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins Cook Time 15 minutes mins Course Dessert Cuisine American, Asian Servings 8 Calories 668 kcal ### Equipment - 1 Mooncake Mold ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed - ⅓ cup cornstarch - ½ teaspoon kosher salt - 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened - ½ cup granulated sugar - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 box brownie mix ### Instructions #### Prepare the Cookie Dough - Add flour, cornstarch and salt to a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside. Combine butter, granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Cream the butter mixture on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla medium speed until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0013_IMG_7873-300x199.jpg) - Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0012_IMG_7874-3-300x199.jpg) - Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. ![wrap dough](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![wrap dough](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0011_IMG_7875-1-300x199.jpg) - Cut dough into 8 pieces. Take one piece out and return the rest to the refrigerator. ![cut dough](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![cut dough](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0007_IMG_7880-1-300x199.jpg) - Take each piece into a ball between your hands. One at a time, dip a ball of dough into flour and set on the work surface. Roll out into a circular shape. ![spread dough](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![spread dough](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0006_IMG_7881-1-300x199.jpg) #### Prepare the Brownie Balls - Let the brownie mix cool off where you can handle it by hand. Scoop with a spoon and form a ball. ![brownie in pan](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![brownie in pan](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0010_IMG_7877-2-300x199.jpg) - Set the balls aside so you can use them for the center. ![brownie in a ball](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![brownie in a ball](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0009_IMG_7878-1-300x199.jpg) #### Combining the Brownie Ball and Cookie Dough - Take the dough in one hand and place the brownie ball in the center. Cover the brownie by pinching the dough in one direction until a ball has been formed. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0005_IMG_7882-300x199.jpg) - Dip cookie stamp in flour, remove and press down on the ball of dough until it is about 1-inch thick. Remove stamps. Transfer mooncake to a parchment baking sheet, arranging them about 1 ½ inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mooncake-recipes-step--300x199.jpg) - Once you have stamped out all the cookies, chill in the freezer until very firm, about 10 minutes. Set the oven at 350 º degrees. ![stamp cookie](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20199'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![stamp cookie](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0000_IMG_7889-1-300x199.jpg) - When cold, brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush. - Bake mooncakes until they turn golden underneath, about 12 to 15 minutes, switching the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through baking time. - Remove the mooncakes and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. EnJoY\! ### Notes - If the dough gets soft, place back into the refrigerator to harden the dough a little. - Make sure to to have floor on the mold so the dough does not get sticky. - To make different color Mooncakes, add food coloring to dough when mixing. ### Nutrition Serving: 8gCalories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 7gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 709IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 3mg Tried this recipe?[Let us know](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment) how it was\! ## More Advanced - [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20360%20480'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Finnish-Rye-Bread-1200-360x480.jpg) Finnish Rye Bread a Traditional Loaf](https://lizzylovesfood.com/finnish-rye-bread/) - [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20360%20480'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sourdough-discard-bread-1200-2-360x480.jpg) Sourdough Discard Bread for BLT Sandwich](https://lizzylovesfood.com/sourdough-discard-bread-blt-sandwich/) - [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20360%20480'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/beef-stuffed-shells-an-Italian-American-feature-360x480.jpg) Beef Stuffed Shells Italian American Dish](https://lizzylovesfood.com/beef-stuffed-shells-italian-american-dish/) - [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20360%20480'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cranberries-Walnut-Sourdough-Bagels-2-360x480.jpg) Cranberries & Walnut Sourdough Bagels](https://lizzylovesfood.com/cranberries-walnut-sourdough-bagels/) Sharing is Caring\! 1\.0K shares - Pin1\.0K - [Share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flizzylovesfood.com%2Fmooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread%2F&t=Mooncake%20Recipe%20made%20of%20Brownies%20%2B%20Shortbread "Share on Facebook") - [Email](mailto:?subject=Mooncake%20Recipe%20made%20of%20Brownies%20%2B%20Shortbread&body=https%3A%2F%2Flizzylovesfood.com%2Fmooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread%2F "Send over email") #### About Lizzy I love to cook, eat and find good places to have a great meal so no matter where I go I always ask the locals the same question, “Where’s a good place to eat?” ### Comments 1. cheryl says September 16, 2021 at 8:39 pm I can't wait to try this recipe for christmas [Reply](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment-46790) - Lizzy says September 21, 2021 at 2:46 pm Hope you enjoy, let me know how you like them! oxox [Reply](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment-46799) 2. Lisa says September 16, 2021 at 8:43 pm ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) What a great idea\! [Reply](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment-46791) 3. Mary says September 16, 2021 at 8:44 pm ![5 stars](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) this is so yummy and brownies too\! [Reply](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment-46792) - Lizzy says September 21, 2021 at 2:45 pm thank you hope you enjoy\! [Reply](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment-46798) 4. 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I decided to create myown **homemade Mooncake recipe** by combining the best of both worlds. A **chocolate brownie for my mooncake fillings** with a **crispy shortbread** cookie on the outside. ![Mooncake](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-5.jpg) This year more than ever, **China** has been in the news every day so I decided to tell you something that I discovered a few years ago and absolutely loved, the mooncake. It inspired me to make my own Mooncakes along with the traditional brownie that Americans love. ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-2.jpg) Some of the **traditional mooncakes** are made with **golden syrup**, **duck yolks**, **lotus seeds, red bean paste**, and let's not forget some have **lotus paste**. The variety of mooncakes is endless with Asian ingredients. If you go to an **Asian market** from the month of **August** to **September**, you will find endless rows of Mooncakes. We just went to our favorite Asian stores this past weekend with endless rows of **beautiful mooncakes wrapped in pretty boxes.** ![cookie](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-6.jpg) The **moon cake** may as well be its own holiday, oh wait it kinda is in **Chinese culture**. **Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節)**. The festival is about lunar appreciation and Moon watching with mooncakes which are regarded as a delicacy. It is a custom to give **Mooncakes** between friends or family members while gathering to celebrate the festival. ## **What is the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival?** In **Asian Cultures, the** **Mid-Autumn Festival** which is also called the **Moon Festival** or **Mooncake Festiva**l happens in the middle of September. It is a traditional festival celebrated by many Southeast Asian people. ![Moon Festival](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-Festival.jpg) The second-most important holiday after **Chinese New Year** with a history dating back over 3,000 years. It was a way to worship the moon for bountiful harvests. The ancient Chinese believed in rejuvenation being associated with the moon and water. ## **How to Make the Mooncake Recipe** This mooncake will take some time to make so, I would make these when you have some time to start to finish. You will need a mold to make the **mooncake recipe**. I bought mine on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFF7OTWXISJHY3DZNFHJ4J7JESPQ/P8G17UWEWCBI?type=explore&ref=idea_cp_vl_ov_d) ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mooncake-recipes-step-.jpg) **Prepare the Cookie Dough** 1. Add flour, cornstarch, and salt to a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside. Combine butter, and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Cream the butter mixture on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla at medium speed until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. 2. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. 3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten it into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. 4. Cut dough into 8 **equal portions** Take one piece out and return the rest to the refrigerator. 5. Take each piece into a ball between your hands. One at a time, dip a ball of dough into flour and set it on the work surface. Roll out into a circular shape. ![brownie in a ball](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0009_IMG_7878-1.jpg) **Prepare the Brownie Balls** 1. Prepare the brownie mix with the package instructions. Take out 10 minutes before the time on the package so it is a little gooey. 2. Let the brownie mix cool off where you can handle it by hand. Scoop with a spoon and form a ball. 3. Set the balls aside so you can use them for the center. ![](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-step-_0005_IMG_7882.jpg) **Combining the Brownie Ball and Cookie Dough** 1. Take the dough in one hand and place the brownie ball in the center. Cover the brownie by pinching the dough in one direction until a dough ball has been formed. 2. Dip cookie stamp in flour, remove, and press down on the ball of dough until it is about 1-inch thick. Remove stamps. Transfer mooncakes to a parchment baking sheet, arranging them about 1 ½ inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. 3. Once you have stamped out all the cookies, chill in the freezer until very firm, about 10 minutes. Set the oven temperature to 350 º degrees. When cold, brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush and do an egg wash on top. Place the mooncake on a **prepared baking sheet with parchment paper** underneath. 4. Bake mooncakes until they turn golden underneath, about 12 to 14 minutes, switching the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through baking time. 5. Remove the mooncakes and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Enjoy\! ## **Where to Buy the Mooncake Mould** The **intricate pattern** on **top of the mooncake** is made with a **mooncake mold**. The best thing to do is buy the mold on Amazon. It is cheap and you can get it the next day. I also dust flour inside so it is easier to remove the Mooncake. [**Buy Mould**](https://www.amazon.com/Mooncake-Mid-Autumn-Festival-Hand-Pressure-baking/dp/B093KP7S1G/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=chinese+molds+set+brand+wetop&qid=1631642196&sr=8-3) ![mooncake mold](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mold-mooncake-e1660652087210.jpg) ## **Traditional Chinese Mooncake** Most **homemade mooncakes** are made with a **sweet filling in the middle.** In Asian culture, the most common filling is made with **mung bean paste** and **lotus seed paste** but my favorite is the ones with the **salted duck egg yolk** or **salted egg yolks.** The **lotus mooncakes** with the egg yolks are the most common. ![Mooncake](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mooncake-recipe-4.jpg) ## **Tip & Tricks** - If the dough gets soft, place it back into the refrigerator to harden the dough a little. - Make sure to have a floor on the mold so the dough does not get sticky. - To make different color Mooncakes, add food coloring to the dough when mixing. - Store in an **air-tight container.** ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Can I make it ahead of time?** I would definitely make these ahead. They take a while so it's not a last-minute recipe **How to store the mooncakes?** - Best stored in an **air-tight container** or wrap with plastic once they are completely cool off**.** **How long will the mooncakes last?** They lasted about 3 to 5 days, after that the outside layer is not crisp like any good cookie\! ## **More Asian Recipes** - [Gluten-Free Butternut Squash With Sage Quiche](https://lizzylovesfood.com/gluten-free-butternut-squash-with-sage-quiche/) - [Bourbon and Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie](https://lizzylovesfood.com/bourbon-and-chocolate-chip-pecan-pie/) - [Savory Stuffed Pumpkin for Thanksgiving Dinner](https://lizzylovesfood.com/savory-stuffed-pumpkin-for-thanksgiving-dinner/) - [Mini Vegan Pecan Pie Recipe](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mini-vegan-pecan-pie/) ## **Fall Travel Guides** - [Road Trip Saratoga Springs NY](https://lizzylovesfood.com/road-trip-saratoga-springs-2/) - [Couples's Getaway In Virginia](https://lizzylovesfood.com/couples-getaway-in-virginia/) - [Shenandoah National Park in the Fall](https://lizzylovesfood.com/visit-shenandoah-national-park-in-the-fall/) - [Fall Vegetables at the Farmers Market](https://lizzylovesfood.com/fall-vegetables-at-the-farmers-market/) I hope you liked this recipe and I do admit it does take a little time to make but it did make 8 boxed cookies so I could give for gifts. Nothing like a cookie to say, "thank you for being a nice neighbor" See ya next time\! ★ Like this post? ★ Tried this recipe? **Give it a star rating below! ★** Let us know in the comments below or on social media using \#LizzyLovesFoods and tag us [@LizzyLovesFoods](https://www.instagram.com/lizzylovesfoods/) You can connect with us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lizzylovesfoods/) and [Facebook account](http://instagram.com/LizzyLovesFoods) or on [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/lizzylovesfood/). ***Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter & stay up to date with our latest Recipes & Travel Adventures.*** ![Mooncakes](https://lizzylovesfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mooncake-Recipe-Made-Of-Brownies-Shortbread-12-300x300.jpg) ## Mooncake Brownie Shortbread Cookies [Lizzy Cascalheira](https://lizzylovesfood.com/about/) A delicious Mooncake recipe with a chocolate brownie in the middle of a crispy shortbread cookie on the outside that melts with every bite. 4\.05 from 22 votes Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Course Dessert Cuisine American, Asian Servings 8 Calories 668 kcal - 1 Mooncake Mold - 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed - ⅓ cup cornstarch - ½ teaspoon kosher salt - 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened - ½ cup granulated sugar - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 box brownie mix #### Prepare the Cookie Dough - Add flour, cornstarch and salt to a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside. Combine butter, granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted. Cream the butter mixture on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vanilla medium speed until well combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. - Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. - Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. - Cut dough into 8 pieces. Take one piece out and return the rest to the refrigerator. - Take each piece into a ball between your hands. One at a time, dip a ball of dough into flour and set on the work surface. Roll out into a circular shape. #### Prepare the Brownie Balls - Let the brownie mix cool off where you can handle it by hand. Scoop with a spoon and form a ball. - Set the balls aside so you can use them for the center. #### Combining the Brownie Ball and Cookie Dough - Take the dough in one hand and place the brownie ball in the center. Cover the brownie by pinching the dough in one direction until a ball has been formed. - Dip cookie stamp in flour, remove and press down on the ball of dough until it is about 1-inch thick. Remove stamps. Transfer mooncake to a parchment baking sheet, arranging them about 1 ½ inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. - Once you have stamped out all the cookies, chill in the freezer until very firm, about 10 minutes. Set the oven at 350 º degrees. - When cold, brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush. - Bake mooncakes until they turn golden underneath, about 12 to 15 minutes, switching the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom halfway through baking time. - Remove the mooncakes and cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. EnJoY\! - If the dough gets soft, place back into the refrigerator to harden the dough a little. - Make sure to to have floor on the mold so the dough does not get sticky. - To make different color Mooncakes, add food coloring to dough when mixing. Serving: 8gCalories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 7gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 709IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 3mg [Let us know](https://lizzylovesfood.com/mooncake-recipe-made-of-brownies-shortbread/#comment) how it was\!
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