Description
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that hold the most memories.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly, then use a fork, potato masher, or a special washboard-style press to create a ridged pattern on the surface of each cookie.
Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for a farmhouse-style finish.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for better creaming and structure. Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to shape. For a twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients. A potato masher works great to create that signature washboard pattern if you don’t have a cookie press.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Washboard Cookies