Easy Baking Soda Cookies
Learn to make delicious homemade cookies using baking soda as the leavening agent. This easy recipe creates soft, fluffy cookies perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- medium bowl
- whisk
- electric mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- spatula
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour in the milk and mix gently until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.