sixtic Golden, buttery cookies with crisp, sugary edges and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center—made with just three simple ingredients. Perfectly sweet, irresistibly fragrant, and ready in minutes, these classic treats deliver pure cookie bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour (spoon & level, don’t pack)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream butter & sugar In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer (or stand mixer with paddle) on medium speed until pale, creamy, and fluffy — about 2 minutes.
- Add flour Add flour in 2–3 additions, mixing on low speed just until combined. The dough will look crumbly at first, then come together into a soft, smooth ball. Do not overmix.
- Shape cookies
- Option A (drop cookies): Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place 5 cm (2 in) apart on sheets.
- Option B (fork press): Roll into balls, place on sheet, dip a fork in sugar, and press criss-cross patterns.
- Option C (slice & bake): Shape dough into a log (4 cm / 1½ in diameter), wrap in plastic, chill 30 min, then slice into 6 mm (¼ in) rounds.
- Optional sparkle Lightly sprinkle tops with extra granulated sugar before baking.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are just turning light golden. Centers will still look pale.
- 10 min = softer cookies
- 12 min = crisper edges
- Cool Let cookies rest on the baking sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations
| Add-in | How |
|---|---|
| Vanilla | 1 tsp vanilla extract with butter |
| Almond | ½ tsp almond extract |
| Lemon | Zest of 1 lemon + 1 tsp juice |
| Thumbprint | Press thumb in center, bake 8 min, fill with jam, bake 3–4 min more |
| Chocolate dip | Dip cooled cookies halfway in melted chocolate |
Storage
- Airtight container: 1 week at room temp
- Freezer (dough or baked): up to 3 months
Pro Tip: For perfectly round cookies, roll dough balls, then gently press with the bottom of a sugar-dipped glass.
Buttery, crisp-edged, melt-in-your-mouth magic — with just 3 pantry staples! 🍪
