This vintage "Girl Scout Cookie" recipe is a soft and buttery sugar-style cookie, perhaps a precursor to some of today’s more elaborate varieties. Featuring a simple dough made with butter, sugar, eggs, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies are rolled in sugar for a classic sweet crust. The texture is light and slightly crisp on the edges with a tender center, perfect for tea time, school lunches, or nostalgic baking moments. The recipe captures the simplicity of mid-century baking with accessible pantry ingredients and straightforward instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar
- Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add Eggs & Flavorings
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Step 4: Form Cookies
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
Step 5: Bake
- Place cookies on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just turning golden.
Step 6: Cool
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
- Chill the dough for firmer, thicker cookies.
- Roll in sugar before baking for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar for festive occasions.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness.
- Substitute half the sugar with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- Use parchment paper to prevent over-browning.
- Bake until just set for softer cookies.
- Let cookies cool fully before storing.
- Add a few chocolate chips if desired.
- Double the batch for gifting or potlucks.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 190IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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