I absolutely love baking, but sometimes, I just don’t have the time to make traditional cookies from scratch. That’s why I was thrilled when I discovered a recipe for microwave sugar cookies that can be whipped up in minutes. These cookies are soft, chewy, and oh-so-delicious, and the best part is that they require very little effort or time. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to make these delightful treats and share some tips and tricks along the way.
Grab Your Ingredients
What You’ll Need:
Optional Decorations:
Mix and Shape the Dough
To get started, grab a microwave-safe mixing bowl and add the room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it will give your cookies that soft and tender texture we all love.
Next, crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix everything until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, as it can result in tough cookies.
Now comes the fun part – shaping the dough! Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the dough balls on a microwave-safe plate, leaving a bit of space between each cookie. If you like, you can press down on the dough balls slightly to flatten them, creating a more classic cookie shape.
Microwave Magic
With your plate of dough balls ready, it’s time to pop them into the microwave! Cook the cookies on high power for about 1 minute. The exact cooking time will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave, so keep a close eye on the cookies. They should puff up slightly and become set around the edges but still look slightly soft in the center.
Once the cookies are done, remove them from the microwave. Be careful as they will be hot! Allow them to cool on the plate for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Don’t worry if the cookies seem a bit soft right out of the microwave – they will firm up as they cool.
The Finishing Touches
Now for the best part – decorating your cookies! Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can get creative with your favorite toppings. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for a festive touch, press in some chocolate chips, or drizzle them with icing or frosting. The possibilities are endless and entirely up to your personal taste.
These microwave sugar cookies are perfect for last-minute parties or when you simply need a sweet treat in a hurry. They are so quick and easy to make that you can have warm, freshly baked cookies on your plate in no time. Plus, they taste just as delicious as traditional oven-baked cookies. So why not give this shortcut recipe a try and enjoy a batch of homemade cookies without the fuss? Happy baking!