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Soft Vanilla Cookies

These Soft Vanilla Cookies are a warm hug in cookie form, with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden, then let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies right after baking.