Quick 4-Ingredient Homemade Cookies
These soft, golden homemade cookies come together in minutes using just four pantry staples — no mixer required. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they're perfect for an afternoon snack and endlessly customizable with fillings like jam, chocolate, or warm spices.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 10 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons softened margarine
- 1 large egg
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Directions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, softened margarine, and egg. Knead by hand until a smooth, uniform dough forms with no lumps.
- 2
Preheat your oven to 355 °F (180 °C). Grease and lightly flour a baking sheet.
- 3
Roll the dough into small walnut-sized balls and place them on the prepared sheet, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.
- 4
Optional but delicious: press a small indent into each ball and tuck in a piece of guava paste or chocolate, or press a whole clove into the center for a warm, spiced flavor.
- 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Pull them out immediately — this is the key to keeping them soft and chewy.
💡 Chef's Tip
The golden rule: remove cookies from the oven the moment they look done. Overbaking makes them hard. They'll firm up slightly as they cool, so trust the timing.
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