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Washboard Cookies Recipe 🍪

Description: Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies with this simple yet scrumptious Washboard Cookies recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re treating yourself or sharing them with loved ones.

Recipe Category: Dessert 🍰

Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive 💰

Cook Time: 15 minutes ⏰
Prep Time: 8 minutes ⏰
Total Time: 23 minutes ⏰

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies 🍽️

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 631.3
• Fat Content: 24.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 113.9mg
• Sodium Content: 360.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 95.5g
• Fiber Content: 1.5g
• Sugar Content: 53.3g
• Protein Content: 7.5g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter 🧈
• 1 cup brown sugar 🟤
• 1 egg 🥚
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon hot water 💧
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

1. Cream butter, brown sugar, and egg. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, and egg. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.

2. Stir together baking soda and water. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water. Stir well to ensure it’s completely dissolved.

3. Add to creamed mixture. Pour the dissolved baking soda mixture and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. Add flour and mix well. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring continuously until a thick cookie dough forms. Ensure all the flour is fully incorporated into the dough.

5. Shape into walnut sized balls. Take portions of the dough and roll them into walnut-sized balls using your hands. Place these balls on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper.

6. Place on greased cookie sheets. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease your cookie sheets with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray.

7. Flatten with fork. Using a fork, gently flatten each dough ball on the cookie sheet, creating a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.

8. Sprinkle with sugar. Sprinkle a small amount of granulated sugar over the flattened cookies. This will add a touch of sweetness and a hint of crunchiness to the finished cookies.

9. Bake at 325°F degrees for 15 minutes. Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges.

10. Cool and enjoy! Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy the irresistible taste of these Washboard Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.

Tips:

• For a festive touch, add sprinkles or colored sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
• Experiment with different extracts such as almond or lemon for unique flavor variations.
• These cookies make wonderful gifts during the holiday season. Package them in decorative tins or boxes for a thoughtful homemade present.

With their buttery flavor and delicate texture, these Washboard Cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Whip up a batch today and watch them disappear in no time! 🍪✨