Brown Sugar Spelt Cinnamon Cookies — Wholesome Midweek Bake Inspired by a Friendly Ghost Drawing

👻 Sweet & Spooky Inspiration: Brown Sugar Spelt Cinnamon Cookies

This week’s midweek bake was a happy little accident — inspired by my recent Friendly Ghost Directed Drawing!

After a busy day of sketching smiling ghosts with the office pup, I found myself wanting a snack that felt balanced — just enough sweetness to feel like a cookie, but still wholesome enough for an everyday bite. I thought I had almond meal in the pantry, but it turned out to be spelt flour — and honestly, it was the perfect surprise! These cookies turned out buttery, toasty, and just sweet enough — sparkling on top with a little white sugar and slivered almonds.

They’re the perfect midweek bake for teachers (or anyone who needs a little cheer and a wholesome treat in their lunchbox).

🍪 Brown Sugar Spelt Cinnamon Cookies

Prep time: 10 min
Bake time: 10–12 min Makes: about 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 250 g butter, softened
• 150 g brown sugar (about ¾ cup, lightly packed)
• 300 g spelt flour (about 2½ cups)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 egg yolks (or 2 Tbsp milk for egg-free)
• Optional: 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional topping: a sprinkle of white sugar + slivered almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla (if using).
4. Stir in the spelt flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined — don’t overmix!
5. Scoop or roll tablespoon-sized balls and flatten gently with your fingers or a fork.
6. Sprinkle the tops with white sugar and slivered almonds — they’ll sparkle as they bake.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
8. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

✨ Notes

• These cookies are soft inside, crisp at the edges, and smell like autumn in the classroom.
• Keep them in an airtight jar — they’ll stay fresh for several days.
• Perfect for sharing in the staff room or sneaking into a lunchbox with a cup of tea.

There’s something special about finding calm and creativity in small, simple things — a few strokes of chalk on paper, or the scent of cinnamon and butter drifting through the kitchen. These cookies felt like a quiet celebration of that balance — a reminder that a touch of sweetness (and a little creative mess!) can brighten even the busiest school week. Whether you’re drawing cheerful ghosts with your students or just carving out a peaceful afternoon at home, I hope you’ll try these — and enjoy a cookie or two!