Description
These slice-and-bake vanilla bean cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. They have rich vanilla flavor and a crisp texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla bean seeds and egg, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for easier slicing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg