Velvet cookies

Velvet Cookies – A Delightful Treat That's Easy to Make

If you are looking for a quick, simple, and absolutely delicious dessert, these velvet cookies are the perfect choice. With a soft and fluffy texture, these cookies are a true indulgence for any sweet lover. Plus, the ingredients are accessible and easy to find. This recipe will yield perfect results every time, and we will show you step by step how to prepare them.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 2 hours
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Number of servings: About 24 cookies

Necessary ingredients:

- 250 g flour
- 1 egg
- 70 g butter (at room temperature)
- 130 g sugar
- 70 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon baking ammonia
- 2 sachets vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt

Preparation of velvet cookies:

1. Preparing the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift the flour together with the baking ammonia and salt. This step is essential for achieving a uniform and velvety texture. Use a spatula or whisk to mix the ingredients well.

2. Creating the base: In another bowl, combine the soft butter with the sugar and one sachet of vanilla sugar. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color. This will ensure that the cookies have an airy texture.

3. Adding the egg and milk: Add the egg and continue mixing until well incorporated. Then, gradually pour in the milk, mixing constantly. It’s important not to overmix, just until the ingredients are well integrated.

4. Incorporating the dry ingredients: Start adding the flour mixture to the wet composition, one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a spatula. You will obtain a rather soft but slightly sticky dough, perfect for velvet cookies. If necessary, you can add a tablespoon of flour to make it easier to handle.

5. Resting the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. This step is crucial for flavor development and ease of shaping.

6. Shaping the cookies: Once the dough has chilled, sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and form balls about the size of a walnut. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them to expand.

7. Baking: Preheat the oven to 170°C. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes, being careful not to let them darken too much. The cookies are ready when they become slightly puffy but should not be browned at the edges.

8. Finishing: After baking, allow the cookies to cool completely on a rack. In another bowl, prepare a mixture of 6 tablespoons of sugar and one sachet of vanilla sugar. One by one, dip each cooled cookie in Grenadine syrup, then in the sugar mixture, to give them a sweet flavor and delicate texture.

Serving: These velvet cookies are perfect to be served alongside a cup of coffee or tea. You can share them with friends or enjoy them during your personal pampering moments.

Variations: You can experiment with flavors by adding lemon or orange zest to the dough for an extra freshness. You can also replace regular sugar with brown sugar for a more caramelized taste.

These velvet cookies are not only easy to make but also a perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your day. Try them and enjoy every velvety bite!