Simple Cookies

I can provide you with a simple recipe for cookies with few ingredients that you probably already have at home. Here’s a basic recipe for Italian-style cookies:

Ingredients

• 250g of flour
• 100g of sugar
• 100g of butter at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 packet of baking powder
• Flavoring of choice (vanilla, lemon zest, etc.)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, a pinch of salt, and the baking powder.
2. Add the butter, cut into small pieces, and start working the ingredients with the tips of your fingers until you get a sandy mixture.
3. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the egg and your chosen flavoring; mix until you have a smooth dough. If necessary, add a tablespoon of cold water to help bind the dough.
4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about a 5mm thickness.
7. Use cookie cutters to cut out the cookies into desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to finish cooling.

Fun Facts

Homemade cookies are an important part of Italian pastry tradition. In every region, you can find variants with different shapes, aromas, and additions such as dried fruit or chocolate. One of the strengths of this recipe is its versatility: you can add chocolate, dried fruit, chopped hazelnuts, or almonds to personalize them to your liking!