Peanut Glaze Dandy-Do Cookies
Tender, golden-hued, and packed with nostalgic charm, these Dandy-Do Cookies offer a wonderfully soft bite and a buttery finish that’s impossible to resist. With a balanced sweetness and a chewy center, they capture the warmth of home baking and the ease of a timeless classic.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla essence
- 2½ cups plain flour leveled
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon leavening powder
- 1 cup packed golden brown sugar
- ½ cup white cane sugar
- 2 whole eggs large
- 1 teaspoon baking soda crystals
- 1 cup equivalent to 2 sticks unsalted butter, brought to room temperature
Optional Enhancements:
- ½ cup shredded dried coconut
- ½ cup small semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- ½ cup roughly chopped walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two large baking trays by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened butter with both the brown and granulated sugars. Beat using an electric mixer until the texture becomes airy and the color lightens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Crack in the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Follow by incorporating the vanilla essence and blend until the mixture is cohesive and smooth.
- In a different bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the dry elements.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the creamed butter mixture, stirring just until the dough is fully combined. Take care not to overwork the dough.
- If using any of the optional additions—such as chocolate chips, coconut, or walnuts—gently fold them into the dough to distribute evenly.
- Portion the dough onto the lined baking trays using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, placing mounds of dough approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges have turned a light golden hue and the centers remain soft. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes after removal from the oven, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Add-ins are entirely optional and can be tailored to your preference or omitted altogether for a simpler version of the cookie.