Bake the Classics: Perfect Vanilla Cookies Recipe

Learn how to make classic vanilla cookies with butter, sugar, and other basic ingredients. These are soft and chewy and delicious! This is also a very easy recipe, especially if you are new to baking.

My tastes have changed as I’ve gotten older. And by “tastes,” I mean taste buds. Which, I’ve never been a food snob by any means. And I’ve always like desserts.

In the past, a “dessert” meant chocolate was involved, or something rich like cheesecake. I wanted to be wowed, with the flavors bursting in my mouth.

Or along those lines.

Basically if I was going to go for the goodies, I wanted to go all the way. Something really bad for me! Something flavorful. I think you are picking up what I’m putting down!

As I’ve gone into my 40s, times have changed. I’m more open to desserts that are more subtle. It doesn’t have to completely overwhelm the senses to be tasty.

For instance, now I like rice pudding, shortbread cookies, pound cakes, custards, and more. And one of my favorite recipes to make for a tasty baked good these days?

Vanilla cookies!

So many of us (including myself) are often so obsessed with chocolate (and unique flavors like pumpkin) that we forget about vanilla desserts. And how could we? It’s such an oversight.

Whether you’re making them for a Christmas cookie exchange or just for everyday eating, this vanilla cookie recipe is going to be a new favorite.

They’re quick and easy to make, soft and chewy, plus they have a delicate vanilla flavor combined with a rich buttery taste. You’re really going to love them, I promise!

Here’s what you’re going to need for these classic vanilla cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Milk (to add to the dough if it’s dry)

Tools and Equipment

• Bowl
• Mixer
• Spoon
• Cookie scoop
• Cookie sheet(s)
• Parchment paper or silpat

Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. They’ll last a few weeks in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six months. When you bring them out of the freezer, let them rise to room temperature naturally as opposed to microwaving.

Get the printable recipe for these cookies below:

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If you enjoyed this easy cookie recipe, I’d love for you to check out these other cookie recipes that you might also like:

Apricot Dark Chocolate • Bacon Chocolate Chip • Brownie Chocolate Chip • Buckeye • Butterscotch Popcorn • Chocolate Chip Pudding • Chocolate Chip Sandwich • Chocolate Marshmallow • Chocolate Thumbprint • Circus Animal • Cotton Candy • Funfetti • Ginger Molasses • Heath Bar • Lemon Blueberry Thumbprint • Lemon Cream Cheese • Nutella Stuffed • Oatmeal Cream Pies • Peanut Butter Blossoms • Peanut Butter Cookie Cups • Reese’s Pieces • Ritz S’mores • Rolo • Snickers