VANILLA COOKIES
These classic vanilla cookies are a delightful treat, offering a buttery, sweet flavor with a delicate, crisp texture. The recipe combines simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, creating a satisfying cookie perfect for any occasion. The thin, rolled dough is enhanced with vanilla and a touch of egg white and sugar, resulting in a light and elegant cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 3 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg white (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 3Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the dough very thin (about 1/8 inch thick). Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white. Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.