Soft Milk Cookies

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Soft Milk Cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter (room temperature, soft)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2–3 tbsp milk powder (optional, for extra softness)
  • Extra powdered sugar (for coating)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Detailed Recipe

🔹 Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar

  1. In a bowl, add soft butter and powdered sugar.
  2. Beat for 3–4 minutes until light and creamy.
  3. Add oil and mix well.

🔹 Step 2: Add Liquid Ingredients

  1. Add milk and vanilla essence.
  2. Mix until smooth and combined.

🔹 Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In another bowl, sift:
    • Flour
    • Cornflour
    • Baking powder
    • Milk powder (if using)
  3. Gradually add dry mixture into butter mixture.
  4. Mix gently to form a soft dough.
    • Dough should be soft but not sticky.

💡 If sticky, add 1–2 tbsp more flour.

🔹 Step 4: Shape the Cookies

  1. Take small portions of dough.
  2. Roll into small logs or rectangles (like in picture).
  3. Lightly roll in powdered sugar.
  4. Place on baking tray lined with parchment paper.

🔹 Step 5: Bake

  • Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes.
  • Bottom should turn light golden.
  • Top should remain pale (do not overbake).

🔹 Step 6: Cool

  1. Let cookies cool completely on tray.
  2. They will firm up as they cool.

✨ Tips for Extra Soft Cookies

✔ Use soft butter (not melted)

✔ Do not overmix dough

✔ Do not overbake

✔ Store in airtight container

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