Description
Delightful cookies that blend nostalgia with a modern twist, featuring a brown sugar base and customizable fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Filling of your choice (e.g., jam, frosting)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking these delicious treats.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two parts and roll each out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut rectangles from the dough, then place a spoonful of filling in the center of half of the rectangles.
- Top with the remaining rectangles and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool, then dust with powdered sugar and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different fillings and spices for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg