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Girl Scout Cookies
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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 155 kcal

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
Keyword buttery cookies, classic dessert, family recipe, homemade cookies, nostalgic baking, vintage cookies
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