Here’s a simple, classic vanilla cookies recipe—soft in the middle, lightly crisp on the edges, and full of vanilla flavor 🍪
Vanilla Cookies
Ingredients (makes about 20–24 cookies):
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & sugar
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients
- Mix in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the dough
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Shape cookies
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
- Place on baking sheet and gently flatten with a fork or fingers.
- Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.
- Cool
- Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Tips for best vanilla cookies:
- Use real vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste for extra flavor).
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking for a sparkly finish.
- Add chocolate chips or sprinkles if you want variety.
If you’d like, I can also share:
- Eggless vanilla cookies
- Crispy vanilla cookies
- Vanilla sugar cookies for decorating
Just tell me!
