When you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying treat, vanilla drop cookies are the perfect choice. With their soft, chewy texture and delightfully vanilla flavor, these cookies are a classic for a reason. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best vanilla drop cookies you've ever tasted.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY DROP COOKIES
My mother made these all year round, she would just change the color of sugar in which they were dipped. Consider putting a small amount of powdered drink mix (e.g.. Kool-Aid crystals) in white sugar to get different colors, and a little flavor. (Don't omit the sugar or the flavor will be too strong. )
Provided by MJK
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cream together butter or margarine and white sugar. Add egg, vanilla and milk. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Roll spoonfuls of dough in your hands and dip one end in colored sugar. Place on baking sheets and press top down with a glass. Bake for 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 54.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SOFT MOLASSES DROP COOKIES
The wonderful aroma and flavor of these spiced cookies will bring back memories of Grandma's kitchen! Make it your way with the delicious variation below.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, sour cream, butter, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
- Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Sprinkle with additional sugar while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
STIR AND DROP SUGAR COOKIES
These sweet and simple drop sugar cookies are bright, colorful, delicious, and take less than an hour to make the whole batch! This recipe is delightfully easy to make, with no needing or rolling required. Just mix up your dough, form your cookie balls and finish them with our secret effortless ingredient to get that sparkling color; sugar and gelatin mix. This go-to basic drop sugar cookie recipe makes about 48 cookies, perfect for whenever you want to quickly make a large batch of delicious and festive cookies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar, the oil, baking powder, vanilla, salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour.
- Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Press bottom of glass onto dough to grease, then dip into additional sugar; press on balls until 1/4-inch thickness. Dip bottom of glass onto a wet paper towel, then dip into dry gelatin; press onto dough. Repeat until desired color appears.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg
VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES
This very basic cookie is tasty and so easy to whip together when you want something sweet. The recipe is based on one that appeared on a bottle of McCormick vanilla extract.
Provided by Melissa
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 15m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract, if using, and beat well.
- Mix in flour.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.
VANILLA DROP COOKIES
My grandmother's recipe. These cookies have always been wonderful treats for family and visitors alike. I like to make an extra-large batch, setting aside a good portion of the cookies; then I place them in the freezer for future use.
Provided by Fauve
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 28m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
- Add sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon zest; mix well.
- Stir the dry ingredients into egg mixture till well blended.
- Chill, covered for 30 minutes or more.
- Drop cookie dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Dip bottom of a flat-bottomed glass with water and dip glass into additional sugar.
- Press top of each cookie gently with the glass to flatten.
- Repeat with water and dipping in sugar for each cookie.
- Bake in 400° oven till cookies are lightly browned.
- Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets.
- Then cool completely on wire racks.
- Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 42.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.8
VANILLA SNAP COOKIES
Use this quick and easy vanilla cookie recipe from Donna Hay to make Simple Vanilla Jam Drops.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Cookies Vanilla Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Small Plates
Yield Makes 44
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the butter, sugar and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the flour, egg and extra egg yolk and process until a smooth dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half.
- Roll each piece out between sheets of non-stick baking paper until 5mm thick.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Remove the top sheets of baking paper from the dough. Using a 6cm round cookie cutter, cut shapes from the dough, re-rolling as necessary.
- Place the rounds on lightly greased baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper and bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool on trays for 10 minutes before transferring onto wire racks to cool.
CHUNKY DROP COOKIES
The night before I make these drop cookies, I measure out the pretzels, peanuts, raisins and chocolate. Assembly goes quickly the next day. -Kelly Ward-Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pretzels, peanuts, chocolate chunks and raisins. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden brown, 10-14 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BASIC VANILLA COOKIE DOUGH
For tinted cookies, add drops of gel-paste food coloring once the flour is incorporated. If you'd like to try a variation, see what ingredients to add: Spice Cookie Dough, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Citrus Cookie Dough.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and beat until combined. Proceed with variations:Thumbprints and Ball CookiesShaped Icebox CookiesLayered Icebox CookiesGlazed Spritz CookiesCutout Cookies
Tips:
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges, but still slightly soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Vanilla drop cookies are a classic and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these delicious cookies that will surely be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give vanilla drop cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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