Grandma's Buttery "Just Cookies" Recipe Is a Cookie Classic (4 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Cookies Desserts Snacks Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Budget Recipes

Seems like so many recipes are being revamped, revised and revisited lately to make them quirkier, fancier or more interesting. And while some of those recipes went viral, some things are best left alone, just ask Grandma. We think old-fashioned cookies are the best cookies. 

This buttery vintage recipe is a cookie classic. It's called Just Cookies because that is exactly what it is – just cookies. Nothing fancy here, just four simple ingredients mixed together then baked into deliciousness. Here are the simple ingredients you'll need: butter, sugar, vanilla extract and flour. That's it! And, the cookies are ready in only about 20 minutes. 

We know everyone will rave about this budget-friendly recipe after the first bite. If you wanted to get fancy with this old-fashioned vanilla cookie recipe, you could stir in some chocolate chips, nuts, flaked coconut or crushed up candy bars, or sprinkle them with cinnamon-sugar or powdered sugar.

Serve these easy, delicious cookies as a low-sodium anytime sweet snack with a cup of milk, or as a simple dessert with a cup of tea. That's if they don't get eaten right off the cookie sheet first!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 14 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 18 to 20 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar and vanilla. 
2. Stir in the flour. (To make these cookies gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.)
3. Form into balls and put them onto a cookie sheet. (The number of cookies depends on the size of balls you form.)
4. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for about 12 to 14 minutes or until just set. 
5. Remove and cool before serving. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.
    

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