Panko Cookies
These unique cookies use panko bread crumbs to add an unexpectedly light and crisp texture, similar to a snowball cookie, and are finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Panko Cookies
Ingredients (For the Cookies)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Unsalted butter, room temperature | 1/2 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Almond extract | 1/4 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 3/4 cup |
| Panko bread crumbs | 3/4 cup |
Ingredients (For Garnish)
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Powdered sugar | 1/1/2 cups |
How To Make Panko Cookies:
Step 1: Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light, fluffy, and lump-free, scraping the bowl frequently.
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Step 3: Combine Ingredients: Gradually add in the 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 3/4 cup flour, and 3/4 cup panko until completely combined into a cohesive dough.
Step 4: Form and Bake: Divide the cookie dough into 10 equal portions. Roll the portions into balls and then flatten them into 1/2-inch thick disks. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating halfway. The cookies should be pale on top but slightly golden on the bottom edges.
Step 5: Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: To Garnish: After the cookies are cooled (they can still be slightly warm), roll them thoroughly in the 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar until fully coated.
