Homemade Panko Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir well and set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If you’re adding chocolate chips or dried fruit, fold those in now.
6. Form Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers might look slightly underbaked – that’s okay; they’ll set as they cool.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve: Enjoy your panko cookies! They are delicious on their own or paired with a glass of milk.

Tips:

• You can experiment by adding nuts, seeds, or different types of chips to change up the flavor and texture.
• If you want a crunchier cookie, you can toast the panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the dough.

Enjoy your baking!