HOMEMADE MILK COOKIES – Grandma’s Sweet Cookies for breakfast or snack, easy and quick, lemon-scented, a butter recipe with soft, fragrant little rings.
I wanted something simple, those treats that really taste like home, so I made these HOMEMADE MILK COOKIES – Grandma’s Sweet Cookies and as soon as they came out of the oven the lemon aroma filled the whole kitchen đ They are soft, wholesome and perfect for dunking, just like the old days.
The great thing about HOMEMADE MILK COOKIES – Grandma’s Sweet Cookies is that they’re made without stress and with simple ingredients we always have at home. Perfect for breakfast, for a snack or to keep in the pantry when you feel like something homemade and good, without too much fuss.
Join me in the kitchen today â we’re making homemade milk cookies.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12-15
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (soft cake flour, the one you normally use)
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsp sugar (+ 1 tsp)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- lemon zest (1 small lemon)
Steps
Put the flour with the baking powder and salt into a bowl and mix, then add the sugar, the softened butter and the egg, and work the ingredients well.
Move to the work surface and finish kneading; if needed add a little milk, about 3 1/2 tablespoons, and work until you obtain a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into 12-15 pieces, roll them into ropes and shape into little rings; arrange them on a baking sheet, sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
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HOMEMADE MILK COOKIES – Grandma’s Sweet Cookies
Useful tips
Use untreated lemon zest for a more intense aroma
Do not overbake them, they should remain soft
You can add a bit of vanilla for an even more indulgent flavor
Perfect for dunking in milk or tea
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FAQ HOMEMADE MILK COOKIES – Grandma’s Sweet Cookies
How long do the homemade milk cookies last?
In an airtight container they stay soft for 3-4 days.
Can I replace the butter?
Certainly! You can replace it with oil for a lighter version.
Can they be made without lemon?
Of course, you can flavor them with vanilla or orange instead.
How to keep the cookies soft and not hard?
The secret is not to overbake them: they should remain pale and slightly soft as soon as they’re out of the oven. Also, avoid adding too much flour to the dough, otherwise they become dry.
Why do milk cookies harden after baking?
This happens when they are baked too long or at too high a temperature. Also, an overworked dough or one with too little fat can make the cookies harder instead of soft.
