Description
18 year old tianas sweet fresh cookies capture the vibrant spirit of an 18-year-old's journey into adulthood. These soft, flavorful cookies are a true celebration of youth and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (for a fresh touch)
- Optional: colored sugar sprinkles or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with colored sugar sprinkles or lightly press edible flowers into the surface for a youthful, festive touch.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Personalize these cookies by using different zests or add-ins, such as chocolate chips or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg