These classic Washboard Cookies are simple, buttery, and have a delightful texture thanks to their distinctive washboard pattern. They’re perfect for a casual treat or a nostalgic throwback to homemade baking.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Milk | 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a fork, gently press down on each ball to create a washboard pattern.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Here’s a simple recipe for easy cookies that you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- If you’re using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough at this point.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious cookies!