Ah, vanilla cookies—classic, sweet, and buttery with that warm vanilla flavor. 🍪 Here’s a simple, reliable recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional: extra sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Form cookies:
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Optional: lightly flatten with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake:
- Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Tips & Tricks:
- For extra vanilla flavor, scrape seeds from a vanilla bean and add to the dough.
- Don’t overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool.
- For a soft and chewy texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Can add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts for variety.
If you want, I can give a “super soft, bakery-style vanilla cookie” version that’s extra tender, buttery, and melts in your mouth.
Do you want me to do that?
