Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Sugar: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Eggs: 2 large
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Buttercream frosting ingredients: cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract (available in supermarkets)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (excluding baking time)
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add vanilla extract for flavor.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prepare buttercream frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting. Spread frosting on top of cookies and decorate as desired.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie)
- Calories: Approx. 250 calories (depending on the amount of frosting)
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 14g (including saturated fat)
- Sodium: 100mg (depending on salt content of ingredients)
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and buttery cookies with a creamy and sweet buttercream frosting. A classic American dessert that is loved by all ages.
- The combination of the soft, sweet frosting and the crispy cookies creates a delightful contrast in taste and texture.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness." - John Doe, New York, USA.
- "These cookies bring back memories of my childhood. The perfect combination of sweet and crunchy." - Jane Smith, California, USA.
- "The texture of these cookies is spot on! The frosting is creamy and adds a great touch to the dish." - Michael Johnson, Texas, USA.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that the oven is preheated before baking cookies to ensure even baking.
- Do not over-bake the cookies or they may become hard and crunchy instead of soft and crispy. Check frequently during baking.
- For best results, use unsalted butter and adjust the salt content accordingly to taste.
