Description
Delightfully soft and buttery cookies with a sweet icing, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the flour and salt gradually, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Make a thumbprint in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the icing by whisking together icing sugar and milk until smooth.
- Decorate each cookie with a drizzle of icing and let set for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
For a festive flair, consider adding spices or experimenting with different glazes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg