Donna's Vanilla Bean Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Found in Dierberg's Holiday Idea Book. Originally from Donna Middleton. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar |
1 cup butter, cut into small pieces |
2 eggs |
1 vanilla bean |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In large mixer bowl, beat the 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Use tip of knife to scrape seeds into mixture.
5. Add vanilla extract. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined.
6. Place granulated sugar in small bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, each about a tablespoon.
7. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake in oven until set but very light in color, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not bake until golden brown or cookies will not be soft and chewy.).
8. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight container.
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