Mum Cookie recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth.
3. Shape Cookies: Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
4. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

4. Snickerdoodles

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture until fully incorporated.
5. Shape and Roll: Roll dough into balls, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

5. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Sugars: In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients until well mixed. Chill for about 30 minutes.
5. Shape and Coat: Form dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
6. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Final Thoughts

These cookie recipes are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. Happy baking!