Vanilla Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Cookies are a classic treat featuring butter, eggs, and vanilla extract combined with flour and sugar. This straightforward recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation, with a baking time of 25 minutes. The result is a batch of simple yet satisfying cookies that suit anyone looking for a basic homemade biscuit to enjoy with tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 2large eggs(room temperature)
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 3 gbaking soda
- 2 gsalt
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar(optional)
- 50 mLunsalted milk(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easier cookie removal.
- 2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Tip: Ensure even baking.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for faster results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overbeat, or cookies may spread too much.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Tip: Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- 6
If desired, stir in confectioners' sugar for an extra sweet treat.
Tip: Optional, but adds a lovely finish.
- 7
Cover dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow butter to firm up.
Tip: Easier to shape cookies afterwards.
- 8
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 5cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: For even baking and minimal spreading.
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on them, as oven times may vary.
- 10
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Helps prevent breakage.
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