Learn how to make classic vanilla cookies with butter, sugar, and other basic ingredients.

These are soft and chewy and delicious!

This is also a very easy recipe, especially if you are new to baking.

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My tastes have changed as Ive gotten older.

And by tastes, I mean taste buds.

Which, Ive never been a food snob by any means.

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And Ive always like desserts.

In the past, a dessert meant chocolate was involved, or something rich like cheesecake.

I wanted to be wowed, with the flavors bursting in my mouth.

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Or along those lines.

Basically if I was going to go for the goodies, I wanted to go all the way.

Something really bad for me!

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I think you are picking up what Im putting down!

As Ive gone into my 40s, times have changed.

Im more open to desserts that are more subtle.

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It doesnt have to completely overwhelm the senses to be tasty.

For instance, now I like rice pudding,shortbread cookies, pound cakes, custards, and more.

And one of my favorite recipes to make for a tasty baked good these days?

Preheating the oven

And how could we?

Its such an oversight.

Youre really going to love them, I promise!

Butter and sugar in a clear glass bowl with a small bowl of vanilla

Heres what youre going to need for these classic vanilla cookies.

Ingredients

Tools and Equipment

Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

Theyll last a few weeks in the refrigerator.

Egg and vanilla added to butter and sugar in a clear glass bowl

you could also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six months.

Flour, baking soda, and salt

Vanilla cookie dough ready to be chilled

vanilla cookie dough on a baking sheet ready to go into the oven

vanilla cookies cooling on a wire rack