Description
Experience the delightful crunch and buttery sweetness of Washboard Cookies, with their charming ridges and hints of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugars in a large bowl until fluffy and pale.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until fragrant.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Press each ball gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool cookies on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for sharing or savoring alone.
- Adjust baking time for desired texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Washboard Cookies