Light Cookies

Delight in the simplicity of homemade perfection with these Light Cookies, a recipe designed to elevate your snack game with airy, delicately sweet treats. Featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, softened butter, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies boast a soft, tender texture that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The balance of baking powder and milk creates a slightly chewy yet fluffy bite, while minimal prep and bake times make them the ideal choice for busy days. Perfectly golden and irresistibly light, these cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile—enjoy them plain or dress them up with your favorite frosting or glaze for an extra flair. Whip up a batch of these crowd-pleasers for an effortless dessert or snack that everyone will adore!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Stir in the milk by hand to create a smooth and slightly sticky dough.

Step 7

Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Gently flatten the tops of the cookies with the back of the spoon or your fingers for a uniform shape.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy your Light Cookies as they are, or pair them with your favorite beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(544.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2207.2

Total Fat 106.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 480.5mg	0%
Sodium 1179.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 152.6g
Protein 27.2g	0%

Vitamin D 125.1IU	0%
Calcium 112.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 343.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 52.3%