Light Cookies
Delight in the simplicity of homemade perfection with these Light Cookies, a recipe designed to elevate your snack game with airy, delicately sweet treats. Featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, softened butter, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies boast a soft, tender texture that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The balance of baking powder and milk creates a slightly chewy yet fluffy bite, while minimal prep and bake times make them the ideal choice for busy days. Perfectly golden and irresistibly light, these cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile—enjoy them plain or dress them up with your favorite frosting or glaze for an extra flair. Whip up a batch of these crowd-pleasers for an effortless dessert or snack that everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Stir in the milk by hand to create a smooth and slightly sticky dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten the tops of the cookies with the back of the spoon or your fingers for a uniform shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Light Cookies as they are, or pair them with your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 1180 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.0 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 344 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
