Description
Washboard Cookies are buttery, tender cookies with a charming ridged texture resembling a washboard—perfect for tea time, holidays, or everyday sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Coarse sugar or sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Flatten each with the bottom of a glass dipped in coarse sugar to create ridges.
- Sprinkle additional coarse sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are just golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use citrus zest for a fresh twist.
- Dip in chocolate for a decadent finish.
- Can refrigerate dough balls ahead for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
