Description
Classic buttery cookies with a crisp edge and tender center, enhanced by vanilla and a crunchy turbinado sugar topping—perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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¼ cup turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (~3–5 minutes).
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Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
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Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
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Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm or bottom of a glass.
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Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar for crunch.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
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Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best texture, use cold butter if dough feels too soft and chill before baking
Turbinado sugar adds a delightful crunch and sparkle to cookies.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Classic
Keywords: butter cookies, classic cookies, vanilla cookies, turbinado sugar, crisp cookies