Farina Cookies Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 24 cookies
Description:
These Farina Cookies are a delightful family recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, Farina (no affiliation with the cereal brand!). They’re incredibly quick and easy to whip up, making them perfect for a last-minute treat. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and have just the right amount of sweetness without being overly sugary.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, European, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Butter |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Farina |
| 1/2 cup | Raisins |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 259.4
- Total Fat: 12.1g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 48.1mg
- Sodium: 167.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 16.2g
- Protein: 3.2g
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, salt, farina, and raisins to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Using a spoon, drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious Farina Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Recipe Notes:
- You can customize these cookies by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit instead of raisins.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage. Just make sure they are completely cooled before storing.
