Quick Stovetop Cookies: A 10-Minute Wonder Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

• 1 large egg
• 1 pinch salt
• 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 60g (¼ cup) sour cream (any fat content)
• 30ml (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil
• 200g (1⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Making the Dough:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg with salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar until lightened in color.
2. Add sour cream and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
3. Sift together flour and baking powder.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
5. Oil your hands lightly to prevent sticking.

Shaping and Cooking:

1. Divide dough into two portions.
2. Roll each portion into a log and cut into equal pieces (about 8-9 per portion).
3. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly.
4. Optional: Create a pattern on top using a fork.
5. Heat a large non-stick pan (26-28cm) over low heat.
6. Place cookies in the pan, leaving space between each cookie.
7. Cook covered for 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Time and Nutritional Information

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 8 minutes (two batches)
• Total Time: 13 minutes
• Servings: 16-18 cookies

Per cookie (approximate):

• Calories: 95
• Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 2g
• Sugar: 6g

Pro Tips and Tricks

• Keep heat consistently low to prevent burning
• Use a non-stick pan for best results
• Oil your hands when handling the dough
• Watch carefully for color change to determine when to flip
• Space cookies evenly in the pan to ensure even cooking

Variations and Substitutions

• Add cocoa powder for chocolate cookies
• Mix in cinnamon for snickerdoodle-style cookies
• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Add lemon zest for citrus cookies
• Mix in finely chopped nuts