Mennonite Soft White Cookies

Delightfully soft and irresistibly sweet, Mennonite Soft White Cookies are a treasured recipe brimming with old-fashioned charm. These tender, cake-like cookies are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla, and come together effortlessly in just 20 minutes of prep time. Each bite melts in your mouth, thanks to the gentle balance of buttery richness and a subtle hint of vanilla. Perfectly golden with a pillowy texture, these cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 24 soft, comforting cookies, making it ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy treat at home. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for a few days, their delicate softness and nostalgic flavor will have everyone reaching for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Unsalted butter
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and just barely golden on the bottoms. Avoid overbaking as these cookies should remain soft.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

If desired, sprinkle the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1159.5 grams (1159.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4108

Total Fat 117.00g	150%
Saturated Fat 62.00g	310%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 812mg	271%
Sodium 2785mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 710.90g	259%
Dietary Fiber 13.10g	47%
Total Sugars 336.30g
Protein 70.40g	141%

Vitamin D 147IU	734%
Calcium 251mg	19%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 859mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 68.1%