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Mildred Ricke Cookies Recipe


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  • Author: Emily Grace
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft, buttery, and nostalgic cookie recipe passed down for generations. The Mildred Ricke Cookies Recipe is a Southern staple worth baking again and again.


Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

Optional: 1 cup chopped pecans or semi-sweet chocolate chips


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

6. Stir in pecans or chocolate chips if using.

7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.

9. Cool for 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

To freeze: Scoop dough onto tray, freeze, then transfer to bag. Bake straight from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American