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Hearty Budget Stew

Hearty Budget Stew

Create Hearty Budget Stew with ease. Our simple recipe uses affordable ingredients for a delicious, comforting meal perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet(s)
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for about 30 seconds.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet butter mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Pour in the milk and mix until the dough is smooth and combined.
  7. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll it into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart, and gently flatten each ball.
  9. If desired, press sprinkles or extra sugar onto the tops of the flattened cookies.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the edges to turn light golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For a bakery-style look, consider glazing the cooled cookies with powdered sugar and a little milk, then topping with sprinkles.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to retain softness; they last up to a week.
You can freeze the cookies for longer storage or freeze the unbaked dough balls to bake fresh cookies later.
If you're missing an ingredient, substitutes like salted butter (omit added salt) or almond extract for vanilla work well.
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