Vanilla Dreams
Delight your senses with "Vanilla Dreams," a heavenly cookie recipe that combines a tender, buttery texture with the warm, comforting aroma of pure vanilla. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats are enhanced by the addition of cornstarch for a delicate crumb and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Perfectly golden in just 12 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are a dream for holidays, teatime, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. With minimal prep time and ingredients like fluffy butter, fragrant vanilla extract, and a touch of baking magic, Vanilla Dreams are your go-to treat for crowd-pleasing, homemade bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the tops appear matte. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once fully cooled, dust the tops of the cookies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Serve and enjoy your Vanilla Dreams!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.4 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.0 g | 575% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 718 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.7 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
