Description
Vanilla Bean Summer Cookies are a delightful summer treat that combines soft, chewy texture with the rich flavor of real vanilla bean. These cookies are perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying during lazy afternoons. With their golden-brown edges and irresistible aroma, they evoke memories of sunny days spent with loved ones. Easy to make and versatile enough for various occasions, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla bean paste.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg