Oct 1, 2017
Cookies originated from extra cake batter that Dutch bakers experimented with cooking at varying oven temperatures. Eventually they got it right, realized how yummy they are, and named these tiny cakes "cookies!"
What's your favorite cookie ingredient - chocolate chips, peanut butter, nuts, sprinkles? There are too many types to name! To celebrate Homemade Cookies Day, find a great recipe and get creative in your kitchen today!
Easiest Cookies Ever
"These babies are easy, sweet and very versatile! Once you lay your eyes on these sugar cookies, you will never need another recipe again!" according to allrecipes.com
Be creative and experiment with added ingredients. Try a small amount of chopped nuts, dried cherries or cranberries, tiny chocolate chips or anything that suits your fancy.
Prep time: 20 min Servings: 36 cookies Nutrition: 122 calories
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, 1 1/4 cups white sugar and brown sugar.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla, then stir in the milk.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the remaining sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart onto anungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes inthe preheated oven, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown.
- Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Serve with a tall glass of milk after school or bring a few to work for your coffee break.
Image: Cookie dough - clipartpanda.com
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