easy vanilla cookies

This simple vanilla cookie will be your new go-to easy cookie recipe. A soft and chewy classic vanilla cookie, it comes together in less than 10 minutes and is a super versatile base cookie recipe. Read my post for more information on how to make homemade cookies!

Soft and Chewy Classic Vanilla Cookies

unsalted butter,

granulated sugar

vanilla bean paste

egg,

all-purpose flour, sifted

tsp (3 grams) kosher salt

½ tsp baking soda

sugar

Preheat the oven to 350°f / 180°c. Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper (you may have to bake these in several batches depending on how many trays your oven can tolerate).

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla together on high speed until light and fluffy (this step can also be done with an electric hand mixer). Add the egg and mix to combine. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl. Add to the mixer, and mix until just combined. 

Place the granulated sugar for rolling in a small bowl.

Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough (about 45g each) onto the prepared baking sheets. I like to do 6-8 on each sheet - start with 6 to make sure that they will not join together, and then move to 8 on the next sheet once you know how much they spread.

Roll each ball of dough between your hands to form a ball, then roll in the sugar before placing on the baking sheet. Leave any mixture that you are not baking off just yet in the bowl and scoop just before baking.

Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes or until puffy and set around the edges. Remove from the oven and cool on the pan for 10 minutes - the cookies will deflate as they cool. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Repeat the baking process with the remaining cookie dough.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature

These are so easy to make they whip up in no time. What a great base for your favorite add ins. I did put sprinkles in it for the kids and they loved them. I had no baking soda on hand so I used a teaspoon and a half of baking powder. Such a soft cookie. Definitely my new go to.

I've always been horrible at baking and now I see I actually just need a solid recipe and measurements in wt not cups! These turned out PERFECT. Thank you for the recipe!

Amazing recipe! The cookies turned out perfect and delicious highly recommend this recipe!

I recently tried Erin from Cloudy Kitchen's vanilla sugar cookie recipe, and they turned out fantastic! The cookies were incredibly soft and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness. Although I didn't expect them to spread so much, it make them perfectly chewy. The sprinkles added a fun touch, and they were a hit with everyone who tried them. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

Tried to double recipe, did everything as said, turned out no completely melted somehow.

I loved the results a lot, I followed all the instructions and my family loved them! Thanks a lot for such helpful tips and steps!

This recipe turns out perfectly every time for me! I'm convinced this is THE best cookie texture possible - crunchy outside and soft and chewy inside - heavenly. Added a little cinnamon to the sugar I rolled it in and they're divine! I only trust recipes using weight measurements because of how reliably they turn out every time! Erin's recipes are tried and true (and delicious).

What happened to my cookies 😭 (don’t add milk).

They seemed great though, thanks 🙏

Hi. I made the cookies yesterday and they were delicious. I added peanut butter chips to half the recipe which was a hit. Only thing was we found them very sweet. Would they work with less sugar? Maybe 250gm instead of 300g? I guess this might change the consistency? They are a great cookie though!!

I made these for my wife and family - absolutely spot on perfect cookie. Its simplicity is why it's so delicious, and also why I'll be going back to it again and again.

I love these cookies! They are the perfect amount of sweet with the sugar coating 😊

What's the nutritional value, like calories, protein, fats and all those stuff? :)

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