Donna's Vanilla Bean Cookies

Submitted by bricookie55

"Found in Dierberg's Holiday Idea Book. Originally from Donna Middleton."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 48 cookies
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In large mixer bowl, beat the 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Use tip of knife to scrape seeds into mixture.
5. Add vanilla extract. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined.
6. Place granulated sugar in small bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, each about a tablespoon.
7. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake in oven until set but very light in color, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not bake until golden brown or cookies will not be soft and chewy.).
8. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight container.