Simple Little Cookies
Get ready to indulge in the buttery bliss of "Simple Little Cookies," the perfect treat when you're craving something sweet yet effortless to bake. With only six basic ingredients—including unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a hint of vanilla—these cookies offer a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s impossible to resist. The recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for beginners and busy bakers alike. Plus, with the option to add chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles, each batch can be customized to suit your mood or occasion! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a cup of tea or coffee, or keep them stored in an airtight container for up to a week of snacking perfection. From buttery flavor to a crumbly finish, these simple cookies prove that sometimes less is truly more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 30 grams Optional: Chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or a whisk.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the butter mixture. Using a spatula or spoon, gently fold until the dough starts to come together. If you're using chocolate chips or sprinkles, fold them in at this stage.
Portion the dough into small, evenly sized balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each cookie.
Flatten each dough ball slightly using the back of a fork, creating a pattern if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake as these cookies are meant to be soft and crumbly.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy your simple little cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 619 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.0 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% | |
*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.
