Servings: 20
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- measuring cups, and spoons
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- For added crunch, fold in chopped walnuts to the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious Bordeaux cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea for the perfect French treat!
Notes
- Make sure to get the butter and egg to room temperature before beginning the recipe. This will help the ingredients combine better and create a better texture for the cookies.
- If you don’t have chopped walnuts, you can use any other nut of your choice, or even dried fruit.
- For an extra flavorful cookie, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- If you’d like a crispier cookie, bake the cookies for an extra 2-3 minutes.
- The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal
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