Brighten up any occasion with these delightful Polka Dot Cookies! These soft, buttery cookies are studded with mini chocolate chips—choose colorful ones for a playful pop or classic chocolate for a timeless look. Perfect for kids’ parties, holiday trays, or an afternoon indulgence, these treats come together in just 30 minutes with simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures cookies with a tender texture and a whimsical design that’s almost too cute to eat. Serve them with a glass of milk or your favorite coffee, and watch them disappear in no time!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the dough into evenly sized balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll them lightly in your hands to smooth them out and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of each dough ball for a more visually appealing polka dot pattern, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. The centers may still look a bit soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these colorful and cheerful Polka Dot Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Calories |
4810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 267.4 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.4 g | 822% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 739 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.0 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 331.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*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.