Vanilla Slice and Bake Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla slice and bake cookies are my go to when I need something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is that you can prepare the dough ahead of time, slice it whenever you want fresh cookies, and have them baked in just 25 minutes. I love using real vanilla extract because it adds such wonderful depth of flavor, plus eggs provide protein and choline which support brain health. The whole process from start to finish takes under an hour, making these perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. Trust me, once you master this simple dough, you'll be making it all the time.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 120unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 5 mLpure vanilla extract
- 3 gbaking soda
- 6 gsalt
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper lightly to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: This will help incorporate air and prevent clumping.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix at this stage, or the cookies will become tough.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, or the cookies will become dense.
- 6
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: This will help you achieve the perfect slice shape.
- 7
Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in 5cm diameter slices.
Tip: Make sure to leave about 2cm of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies during the last 5 minutes of baking, as they can go from perfectly cooked to burnt quickly.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the cookies retain their shape and make them easier to store.
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