Mennonite Soft White Cookies
Delightfully soft and irresistibly sweet, Mennonite Soft White Cookies are a treasured recipe brimming with old-fashioned charm. These tender, cake-like cookies are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla, and come together effortlessly in just 20 minutes of prep time. Each bite melts in your mouth, thanks to the gentle balance of buttery richness and a subtle hint of vanilla. Perfectly golden with a pillowy texture, these cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 24 soft, comforting cookies, making it ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy treat at home. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for a few days, their delicate softness and nostalgic flavor will have everyone reaching for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Unsalted butter
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 0.25 cups Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and just barely golden on the bottoms. Avoid overbaking as these cookies should remain soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sprinkle the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 2785 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 710.9 g | 259% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 859 mg | 18% | |
*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.
