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plate of vanilla cookies
Nikola W.

Vanilla Cookies Recipe

Try this homemade vanilla cookie recipe for the kids! Vanilla cookies can be done a variety of ways, but this homemade version proves the best! Let us know how yours turned out!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour unbleached

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the butter with a rubber scraper until it is light and soft. Add 1 cup of sugar and mix. Repeat with the remaining sugar.
  3. Add egg, salt, and vanilla; mix to combine. Add flour bits by bits until it's fully mixed. The mixture should now be crumbly.
  4. Press the dough with your hands and shape it into tablespoon balls. Place the balls onto the baking sheets, leaving 1 inch space for each. You may use a glass to flatten the cookies lightly.
  5. Bake until the cookies’ edges start to brown, usually 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with milk!
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