Very Vanilla Bean Cookies Recipes

GLAZED VANILLA BEAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat together the butter and vanilla sugar for about three minutes, until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Turn the power to low and mix in the flour mixture just until the dough comes together.
• Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and gently roll them into rounds in your hand. Lay them on the cookie sheet, about two inches apart, and press down slightly.
• Bake for about 12 minutes until the cookies just begin to turn golden around the edges. Remove cookies from the oven and let sit for about two minutes, then move them to a wire rack and let cool completely.
• Make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth.
• Dip the top of each completely-cooled cookie into the glaze, set back on wire rack and let the glaze set (about 15 minutes). I like to place a paper towel or two under the wire rack for easier clean-up.

VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and lightly butter a 10 inch springform pan.
• Place the sandwich cookies into a plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a bowl, and mix with the scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean. Drizzle the crumbs with melted butter and stir to combine. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan, and set aside.
• Place the softened cream cheese and sugar into the work bowl of an electric mixer, and beat for about 3 minutes on Medium speed, until the mixture is smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg before adding the next one. Add the scraped seeds of 2 vanilla beans, the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream, and beat on Medium-High speed for about 1 minute, until the mixture is blended and smooth.
• Pour the mixture into the cookie crumb crust, leaving about 2 inches of space from the top of the pan for the cake to expand as it bakes.
• Place a baking dish onto the bottom rack of the preheated oven, and fill it halfway with boiling water. Place the cheesecake onto the middle rack, above the pan of boiling water, and bake until a small knife inserted into the middle of the cheesecake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake cool down inside the oven for 1 hour. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

VANILLA-BEAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter with granulated sugar and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg yolk and vanilla; beat to combine. Add flour and beat until a soft dough forms, about 30 seconds. Divide in half; place each half between two sheets of floured parchment and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Using a cookie cutter, cut dough into 1 1/4-inch rounds. Gather scraps and reroll; refrigerate 15 minutes and cut more rounds. Refrigerate rounds 20 minutes. Brush edges of cookies with egg white; roll in sanding sugar to coat. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. (If dough is softening, return to refrigerator 10 minutes.)
• Bake, rotating halfway through, until cookies are just golden on bottoms, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely on pans on wire racks. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

NEAPOLITAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F [180C]. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, pulverize the strawberries into a powder.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until combined. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
• Dump the dough out onto a work surface and divide it into three equal portions. Put one-third of the dough back into the mixer and add the powdered strawberries and food coloring, if using. Mix on low speed until totally combined, then remove the dough and quickly wipe out the bowl of the mixer.
• Add another third of dough to the mixer. Add the cocoa powder and mix on low speed until totally combined.
• Pinch a small portion (about 1/2 oz [15 g]) of each of the three doughs, and press them gently together, so they adhere to each other, but keep their unique colors. Press the piece into a cookie scoop or roll it into a ball, then roll the ball into sprinkles or granulated sugar. Place 6 or 7 cookies on each sheet pan. Bake the cookies one pan at a time, rotating halfway through baking. Bake until the sides are set and the cookies are puffed, 10 to 11 minutes.
• Transfer the sheet pan to a wire rack and let the cookies cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the pan, then remove them and let them cool completely on the wire rack. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

BOURBON VANILLA BEAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, cane and confectioners sugar, sea salt and vanilla bean paste or vanilla beans. Mix on medium for about 2 minutes or until smooth (not fluffy), stopping to scrape bowl at least once. Add the bourbon and vanilla extract and mix again on medium for about 30 seconds, or until incorporated. Scrape down bowl. Add the flour all at once, pulse to start, then mix on medium until the dough forms somewhat of a ball on the paddle and has pulled away from sides of the bowl.
• For Slice and Bake: On a floured work surface, dump out dough, knead it a few times until a mass forms and divide in half. Shape each clump into a log, 2" (5cm) thick, gently rolling and adding flour as needed so it wont stick to you or the work surface. If the log becomes hollow, condition the dough by pinching it closed and reroll into a log. If the hollow persists, you can rest the dough for 15 minutes in the fridge, knead it a few times and beat it with a pin (truly!) until flat enough to roll. Wrap each log in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Carefully place in refrigerator on a flat surface keeping it as straight as possible. for at least two hours or up to two days. For Cut Out Cookies: On a floured work surface, dump out the dough, knead it a few times until a mass forms and divide it in half. Shape the dough into 2, 1/2" disks, wrap snugly and refrigerate for two hours or up to two days.
• To Freeze: At this point the dough (log or cookie dough) can be frozen for up to two months. Be sure to double wrap the logs and dough to prevent freezer burn.Thaw overnight in the fridge then proceed.
• Optional But Recommended for the Logs: Remove the log(s) from the refrigerator, unwrap, and using a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of egg white all over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the log with raw sugar, rolling it as needed to cover the surface area of the log.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. For the Log, using a serrated knife, firmly cut the cookies 1/2" (1 1/4cm) thick. Place on sheet pan with at least 1" (2 1/2 cm) between cookies. For the Cut Outs, set at room temperature for about 30 minutes to make rolling easier. Flour your work surface, pin and dough. Roll the dough to 1/4" (6mm) thick and cut the cookies, reflouring as needed to prevent sticking. If the dough starts cracking, gather what you've rolled, knead it a few times and beat it with the pin to condition it. Shape into a rough disc, reroll and cut. Gather the scraps and reroll and cut as needed. Space cookies at least 1" apart on the sheet pan. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before baking (do not skip this step or the cookies will spread).
• Preheat the oven while the cookies rest in the refrigerator For 1/2" cookies, preheat and bake the cookies at 350F (180C) for 25-27 minutes OR until they begin to turn golden.For 1/4" cookies, preheat and bake at 325F (160C) for 23-26 minutes OR until they begin to turn golden. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely. They'll become crisp as they cool.
• Store in a covered container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

VANILLA BEAN OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, scrape in the seeds of the vanilla bean, beat until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, mix flours, baking soda, and salt together until combined. Add flour mixture to wet mixture and mix for 30 seconds. Stir in oats and mix until just combined. (Don't overmix.)
• Place 2-tablespoon mounds of dough, 2 inches (5 cm) apart, on two rimmed baking sheets. Leave dough in a mound, rather than flattening. Stash in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C).
• Bake until golden, 10 to 11 minutes. Let cool slightly, then move to a baking rack and let cool completely.

VANILLA BEAN SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Then add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined and smooth, scraping the sides occasionally.
• Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until evenly combined. Then beat in the flour until combined.
• Divide dough in half and shape into discs. Cover/wrap dough and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (to make it easier to handle).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees C.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out half the dough at a time to a 1/4 inch thickness.
• Cut into the dough with your favourite cookie cutter shapes. Keep gathering all the leftover dough together, shaping into a ball and rolling out again until all the dough is used up.
• Place cut-outs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet 1 inch apart and bake for 6-8 minutes. Edges should be firm and bottoms very lightly browned. While cookies are cooling on a wire rack, mix up the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting!
• In a large bowl cream the butter using an electric mixer (or in a stand mixer) until smooth.
• Add in the icing sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix at low speed until icing sugar is incorporated and then mix at high speed for a minute or two. Buttercream should be lightened in colour and fluffy.
• If it's too runny, mix in more icing sugar. If it's too stiff, add a TB of milk at a time until you reach the consistency you like.
• If desired, divide buttercream into bowls and add gel food colouring. Feel free to just scrape the buttercream onto the cookie with a knife, or fill piping bags with buttercream and pipe fun designs onto the cookies!

CRISPY VANILLA BEAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Whip butter and sugar until well combined and creamy.
• Whip in the vanilla bean paste.
• Whip in the dry ingredients and keep whipping until the dough starts to clump together.
• Bring the dough together by hand, shape into a disk, then wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Roll out the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap and cut out the cookies. (After the first round of cutting out the cookies, you can gather the scraps and roll them out again).
• Bake the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat until they are lightly browned (12 - 15 minutes).
• Let the cookies cool.
• Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste and heavy cream together. Start with 1 tablespoon of cream, then add more until you have a spreadable but not runny consistency.
• Spoon the icing onto the cookies and let dry.

VANILLA-BEAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, shortening, and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. With a knife halve vanilla beans lengthwise. Scrape seeds into butter mixture and beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into mixture and beat until just combined.
• On a large sheet of wax paper form dough into a 10- by 2-inch log and roll up in wax paper. Chill dough until firm, at least 4 hours. Dough keeps up to 3 days wrapped in wax paper and foil.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Put remaining 1/4 cup sugar on a platter. Remove wax paper and roll log in sugar (not all sugar will adhere to log). Cut log crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and dip cut sides of slices in sugar on platter. Arrange cookies 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are pale golden. With a metal spatula transfer cookies to a rack to cool. Cookies may be made 2 days ahead (see note, above) and kept between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container.

BRIE'S VERY VANILLA DOG TREATS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
• Mix the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, rolled oats, and baking powder together in a bowl.
• Lightly mix the water, applesauce, and vanilla extract into the flour mixture.
• Stir the eggs and peanut butter into the mixture.
• Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until no longer sticky, about 1 minute.
• Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into 75 small squares and arrange onto baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the oven off and allow the treats to sit in the oven as it cools another 30 minutes.
• Remove the treats from the oven; allow the treats to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

SIMPLE VANILLA COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix the butter with a wooden spoon until it is light and fluffy. Add 1 cup of sugar and mix until well combined. Add remaining sugar and mix well.
• Add the egg, vanilla, and salt; mix to combine. Add flour in three additions, mixing until the flour is just incorporated after each addition. The mixture should be loose and crumbly.
• Using your hands, press the dough against the bottom and sides of the bowl to bring it together into one cohesive mass.
• Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them about 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Using the bottom of a glass or the tines of a fork, flatten the cookies gently. If the dough sticks to the glass or fork as you work, dip it in granulated sugar between cookies.
• Bake until the cookies' edges just begin to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GOURMET'S VANILLA BEAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together the butter, chilled shortening, and 3/4 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.
• With a sharp knife halve vanilla beans lengthwise, then scrape the seeds directly into the butter mixture, mixing to combine.
• Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined well.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture and mix until just combined.
• Set a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface.
• Set dough onto the waxed paper and form dough into a 10x2" log.
• Roll up dough log in wax paper, seal ends with rubber bands, and chill until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 3 days (stick wrapped log into a plastic ziptop baggie to keep from drying out).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pour remaining 1/4 cup sugar onto a shallow platter.
• Remove wax paper and roll dough log in sugar (not all sugar will stick).
• Cut dough into rounds,1/4" thick.
• Dip the cut sides of each cookie round into the remaining sugar on platter (add a little extra sugar if you need more).
• Arrange cookies 1/2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake one batch at a time in the middle of your oven 10-12 minutes, or until edges are a very pale golden brown.
• Remove baked cookies to wire racks to cool.

VERY VANILLA BEAN COOKIES

Steps:

• For complete instructions, visit the original site at http://oatandsesame.com/2016/03/vanilla-bean-cookies/