Irresistible 15-Minute Slice-and-Bake Vanilla Bean Cookies
Easy slice-and-bake vanilla bean cookies with rich flavor and crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla bean seeds (or extract) and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For even slices, use a sharp knife.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg