Best 4 Soft Chewy Vanilla Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of irresistible treats, where nostalgia and comfort intertwine, lies the quintessential soft chewy vanilla butter cookie. These delectable morsels, characterized by their tender crumb, chewy texture, and burst of vanilla flavor, have long held a cherished place in our culinary affections. Whether you're a seasoned baker or an aspiring enthusiast, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for soft chewy vanilla butter cookies is an endeavor filled with sweet rewards and unforgettable moments.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOFT & CHEWY VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES



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These are one of my favorite cookies. I love the taste of vanilla and butter and this simple cookie is full of that great flavor!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon butter flavor extract (optional)
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together Crisco, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, water, vanilla and butter-flavored extract until well mixed.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls; slightly flatten and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until light brown.

VANILLA-BUTTER SUGAR COOKIES



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These are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile and you can use it for other holidays, too. Children like to help with decorating. -Cynthia Ettel, Glencoe, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
Food coloring, optional
Colored sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. , For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer frosting to bag. Pipe decorations. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOFT BUTTERMILK SUGAR COOKIES



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I've searched and searched. I wanted a chewy sugar cookie. Finally found this online by a woman name gale and wow. Hubby and kids just love it, although this isn't for shaping. Just simple round chewy cookies. Yum.

Provided by LuvMyBabies

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons buttermilk
candy sprinkles or colored crystal sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Add enough of the buttermilk to moisten the dough and make it soft, not wet.
  • Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into balls and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. With a brush or fingers, moisten the top of each cookie with the remaining buttermilk and slightly flatten the top of each cookie. Sprinkle with raw sugar or colored sprinkles. You can also roll the cookies in the sugar sprinkles before baking.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until pale golden. Make sure you don't overcook or it won't be chewy! Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 33.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 0.9

SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These cookies are incredible... and they always turn out!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend sugars, using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add butter, and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. With a wet fork gently press cookies in a crisscrossed pattern. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until slightly brown along edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in a chewier texture.
  • Use high-quality butter: The quality of the butter you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the cookies. Use unsalted butter for the best results.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This step is essential for creating a smooth and creamy cookie dough.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time helps to prevent the dough from curdling.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients gradually: Gradually adding the dry ingredients helps to prevent the dough from becoming too dry and crumbly.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown: This will ensure that the cookies are cooked through but still soft and chewy.

Conclusion:

These soft and chewy vanilla butter cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time.

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