Today we have an amazing collection of delicious cake flour cookie recipes for you to try. From soft and chewy lemon lavender cookies to chocolate chip cookies made with cake flour, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s dive right in!
Soft and Chewy Lemon Lavender Cookies
These delightful cookies are a perfect combination of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Here’s how you can make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers, crushed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and crushed lavender flowers until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to prepare:
These lemon lavender cookies are super easy to prepare. Just follow the instructions above and you’ll have a batch of delicious cookies in no time!
Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per serving: 120
Total fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total carbohydrates: 17g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 2g
Tips:
- Be sure to use cake flour for these cookies as it helps create a lighter and tender texture.
- If you don’t have dried lavender flowers, you can use culinary lavender extract or lavender sugar instead.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can drizzle a lemon glaze over the cookies once they have cooled.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?
A: While you can use all-purpose flour, the cookies may turn out slightly denser and less tender.
Q: Can I freeze the cookie dough?
A: Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. Just make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before baking.
Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Cake Flour
Who doesn’t love a classic chocolate chip cookie? These cake flour chocolate chip cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to prepare:
These cake flour chocolate chip cookies are incredibly easy to prepare. Just follow the instructions above and you’ll have a batch of irresistible cookies ready to enjoy!
Preparation time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: Makes about 36 cookies
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per serving: 150
Total fat: 8g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 70mg
Total carbohydrates: 19g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 2g
Tips:
- For an extra gooey texture, underbake the cookies slightly and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring.
- You can customize these cookies by adding chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even dried fruit to the dough.
- Feel free to use dark chocolate chips or a combination of dark and milk chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
We hope you enjoy these delicious cake flour cookie recipes! Get baking and treat yourself to some homemade goodness. Happy baking!
