Vanilla Drop Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Drop Cookies are simple butter cookies made with all purpose flour, granulated and brown sugar, eggs and a double dose of vanilla for extra flavour. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, with only 15 minutes of preparation required, these cookies suit anyone looking for a straightforward bake. A dusting of confectioners' sugar adds a delicate finishing touch to these easy treats.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 2 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract
- 1 gvanilla bean paste
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- 6
Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each.
Tip: Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- 7
Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Tip: This will help the cookies retain their shape.
- 8
Place the cookies on the prepared baking tray.
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the centers should still be slightly soft.
- 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
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