These classic homemade cookies are soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and packed with rich buttery and vanilla flavor. Made completely from scratch with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for tea time, family gatherings, or anytime you crave a comforting homemade treat.
- Serves: 8–10 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 500 g Plain flour
- 300 g Salted butter, softened
- 300 g Powdered sugar
- 200 ml Milk (or water)
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 60 g Milk powder
- 1 tbsp Vanilla essence
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
260 kcal (per cookie approx.) -
Fat
14 g -
Carbohydrates
30 g -
Protein
4 g
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, add the powdered sugar and softened salted butter. Cream them together until light, smooth, and well combined.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Add Liquids and Flavoring
Add the vanilla essence and milk (or water). Mix gently until incorporated.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add Dry Ingredients
Add the plain flour, milk powder, and baking powder. Mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Shape the Cookies
Shape the dough into cookies of your preferred size and place them onto a lined baking tray, leaving space between each one.
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30 minutesMark As Complete
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 155°C on the middle shelf for about 30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving. They will firm up as they cool.
