Easy Cookies

Make soft, delicious easy cookies with simple pantry ingredients. A quick baked dessert recipe perfect for everyday treats or sharing.

These easy cookies are quick to prepare, use common ingredients, and bake into soft, lightly golden treats with a comforting homemade flavor. Perfect for an afternoon snack, lunchbox treat, or simple dessert, this recipe is ideal when you want something sweet without much effort.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the milk, and stir until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.