Cookies (malatit)

Delicious Margarine Cookies: A Simple and Quick Recipe

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 20-25 cookies

Looking for a quick dessert that will impress friends and family? These margarine cookies are the perfect choice! Their sweet taste and tender texture make them ideal for any occasion. Follow this step-by-step guide, and you will achieve a delicious result that will bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones.

Ingredients:
- 250 g margarine (or butter, if you prefer a richer taste)
- 200 g sugar
- 1 egg (optional, but recommended for better texture)
- 500 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 glass of water (about 200 ml)
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla flavor or citrus zest (optional, for extra flavor)

Preparation:

1. Melting the margarine: Start by melting the margarine in a small pot over low heat. Make sure it doesn’t boil, just melts completely. This step is important for achieving a fine texture for the cookies.

2. Mixing dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. If you want to add a hint of flavor, now is the time to include the vanilla or citrus zest. These will give the cookies an unmistakable taste.

3. Adding sugar: Pour the sugar over the melted margarine. Mix well so that the sugar dissolves in the warm margarine. If you decide to use the egg, incorporate it now into the mixture, gently beating it with a fork.

4. Combining ingredients: Add the flour mixture to the bowl with margarine and sugar. Start mixing with a spatula or your hands, gradually adding the glass of water. Knead well until you achieve a homogeneous dough. Don’t worry if the dough is a little sticky; that’s normal.

5. Shaping the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, form dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them as they will spread while baking.

6. Baking: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes, or until they become slightly golden at the edges. Let them cool for a few minutes on the tray, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

7. Serving: These cookies are delicious served plain, but you can decorate them with a little powdered sugar or melted chocolate for a festive look. Serve them alongside a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy your moments of relaxation.

Helpful tips:
- If you want to experiment, add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate to the dough to create delicious variations.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
- You can replace margarine with butter for a richer taste, but be sure to use the same amount.

These margarine cookies are not only quick and simple but also extremely versatile. Whether you choose to enjoy them plain or decorated, the result will always be delicious. Try this recipe and let yourself be carried away by its flavors!

 Ingredients: 1 kg flour, 500 g margarine, 2 packets of baking powder, 2 cups of sugar (measured with a disposable plastic cup), 1 cup of olive oil (I usually use it), 3 cups of sesame seeds, lightly toasted beforehand, 3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon.