Milk biscuits

Homemade Soft and Delicious Cookies

When it comes to simple and tasty desserts, few recipes can compete with the softest homemade cookies that have a milky flavor and melt in your mouth. This quick dessert is perfect for a flavorful coffee or to bring a smile to the little ones' faces in the morning, alongside a glass of milk. Let's discover together this captivating recipe that will turn every meal into a celebration!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies

Your magical ingredients:

- 150 g butter (ideally at room temperature, but you can also use it straight from the fridge)
- 500 g flour
- 250 g powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 packet baking powder (about 10 g)
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (or vanilla essence, if you prefer)
- 100 ml warm milk
- Walnut kernel (optional, for decoration)

Helpful tip: The quality of the ingredients can radically change the outcome. Choose good quality butter and fresh flour to achieve cookies with a perfect texture!

Step by step:

1. Preheating the oven: Start by preheating the oven to 180°C (or 160°C if you have a fan oven). This step is essential to ensure that the cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfectly golden crust.

2. Mixing dry ingredients: In a large bowl, add the flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder. Mix them with a spoon until all ingredients are well combined. This mixture will form the base of your cookies.

3. Incorporating the butter: Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the dry ingredients. You can use disposable gloves to make this step easier. Start kneading the butter with the flour until a texture similar to wet sand forms. Small crumbs will form, and this is a sign that you are on the right track.

4. Adding the eggs: Add the 3 eggs one at a time, mixing with a spatula or with your hands until they are completely incorporated into the dough. It is normal for the dough to become a bit crumbly at this stage.

5. Incorporating the milk: At this point, you will need to add the warm milk. This ingredient will transform the dough and make it softer and easier to work with. Mix well until you obtain a homogeneous dough. If the dough seems too sticky, you can add a little more flour.

6. Shaping the cookies: Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a piping bag with a large tip, shape the cookies on the tray, leaving space between them as they will spread while baking. If you wish, you can add a walnut kernel in the center of each cookie for an extra crunch.

7. Baking: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes or until they turn golden on the bottom. It's a good idea to check them after 10 minutes, as every oven bakes differently.

8. Cooling: Once the cookies are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool on a rack. This will help maintain their soft texture.

Serving suggestions: These cookies are delicious alongside a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of warm milk. You can also serve them with fruit jam or melted chocolate for a moment of indulgence.

Variations: If you want to add a twist to your recipe, you can experiment with different flavors. Try adding lemon or orange zest, or even chocolate chips for a burst of flavor.

Nutritional benefits: The cookies have a moderate calorie content, averaging about 80-100 calories per cookie, depending on their size. The butter and eggs provide healthy fats and proteins, while the flour will give you carbohydrates for energy.

Frequently asked questions:
- Can I replace butter with margarine? Yes, you can use margarine, but keep in mind that the taste may vary.
- How can I store the cookies? Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature, where they will maintain their freshness for about a week.
- Can I freeze the cookies? Absolutely! The cookies can be frozen to be enjoyed later. You can freeze them before or after baking.

This is the secret to these incredibly soft and delicious cookies that will surely become your family's favorites. Don't hesitate to play with the ingredients and bring a bit of your personal style into each batch you make. Enjoy!