Source: Olga Kriger, AdobeStockHomemade margarine cookies are a taste of childhood, and they're quick and easy to make. Plus, these recipes are very affordable because margarine itself is inexpensive. In this collection, you'll find several types of dough with various additions – classic, chocolate, coconut, lemon, and others. Choose and try them out!
1. Shortbread Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockSimple, delicious, and easy all at once!
You will need: 300 g margarine, 2 eggs, 300 g sugar, 600-700 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine, sugar, and eggs with a mixer until smooth. Gradually add flour with baking powder and vanilla, knead a uniform dough, wrap it in film, and refrigerate for half an hour. Then roll out the dough and cut cookies into any shape. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Eggless Shortbread Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockThe perfect treat for tea when guests are already at the door.
You will need: 250 g margarine, 150 g sugar, 300 g flour, 10 g vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine with both types of sugar using a mixer, then gradually add the remaining dry ingredients. Quickly knead a uniform dough, wrap it in film, and refrigerate for half an hour. Then roll out, cut the cookies, and bake them for approximately 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Lemon Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockIt's impossible to resist such a vibrant aroma!
You will need: 300 g margarine, 2 eggs, 150 g powdered sugar, 500-600 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, zest of 1 lemon, vanilla.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine, eggs, and powdered sugar with a mixer. Add lemon zest, vanilla, and baking powder, mix, and gradually add flour. Knead and roll out the dough, cut cookies, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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4. Ginger Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockEspecially suitable for winter holidays.
You will need: 100 g margarine, 1 egg, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 cups flour, 2 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, other spices to taste.
Preparation: Mix flour, baking soda, and all spices. Separately, beat soft margarine with sugar until fluffy using a mixer, then add the egg, honey, and grated ginger. Mix and combine both masses, knead the dough, wrap it in film, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Then roll out, cut the cookies, and bake for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Coconut Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockFor a more intense aroma, you can add a few more pinches of vanilla.
You will need: 180 g margarine, 3 eggs, 200 g sugar, 300 g flour, 150 g shredded coconut, 10 g baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer, add melted margarine, then stir in shredded coconut, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add flour and knead a thick dough. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Chocolate Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockAnd a handful of chocolate chips will make them even tastier!
You will need: 200 g margarine, 1 egg, 150 g sugar, 300 g flour, 3 tbsp cocoa, 10 g baking powder, 10 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mix soft margarine, egg, and both types of sugar with a mixer. Add sifted dry ingredients and quickly knead an elastic dough. Form small balls from it, flatten each, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Nut Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockGolden, appetizing, and incredibly delicious – how can you resist?
You will need: 150 g margarine, 2 egg yolks, 150 g sugar, 200 g flour, 1 egg white, 80 g any nuts to taste, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine, egg yolks, and almost all the sugar, add flour with baking powder, knead the dough, and refrigerate for half an hour. Then roll out the dough, cut cookies, brush with egg white, and sprinkle with chopped nuts and the remaining sugar. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Oatmeal Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockThat beloved taste, just like from childhood!
You will need: 80 g margarine, 100 ml water, 120 g sugar, 180 g flour, 80 g oat flour, 20 g honey or molasses, 30 g raisins, 10 g vanilla sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 2 pinches of salt, 2 pinches of ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Pour hot water over raisins for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry. Put all ingredients into a blender, except water, flour, and baking soda. Blend until smooth and carefully pour in 100 ml of warm water, stirring.
Add oat flour, then gradually add wheat flour. Knead a soft and tender dough, divide it into pieces, and roll them into balls. Slightly flatten each and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
9. Margarine and Milk Cookies
Source: AdobeStockAn original recipe with added sunflower seeds.
You will need: 100 g margarine, 200 ml milk, 9-10 tbsp sugar, 600 g flour, 200 g sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Grind sunflower seeds with sugar in a blender or coffee grinder. Dissolve margarine in hot milk, combine both mixtures, and add honey. Gradually mix in flour with baking powder, knead the dough, and shape the cookies. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Margarine and Beer Cookies
Source: AdobeStockWhen the classics have been tried and you crave variety.
You will need: 200 g margarine, 100 ml beer, 200 g flour, sugar or salt.
Preparation: Sift flour, grate cold margarine into it, and quickly rub everything into crumbs. Pour in the beer and quickly knead the dough. Roll it into a sheet, cut cookies, and sprinkle with salt or sugar to taste. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
11. Margarine and Sour Cream Cookies
Source: AdobeStockAnd two-toned with cocoa – beautiful!
You will need: 200 g margarine, 250 g sour cream, 300 g sugar, 500-600 g flour, 4 tbsp cocoa.
Preparation: Knead a uniform dough from melted margarine, sour cream, sugar, and half the flour. Gradually add the remaining flour, knead the dough, and divide it into parts. Add cocoa to one half and knead again. Roll out the dough into sheets, place one on top of the other, roll into a log, and cut with a knife. Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Margarine Cookies Made with a Meat Grinder
Source: AdobeStockNo rolling or shaping – minimal manual work with the dough.
You will need: 100 g margarine, 4 tbsp sour cream, 100 g sugar, 300 g flour, 6 g baking powder, 10 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mix soft margarine with sour cream and both types of sugar. Add sifted flour with baking powder, knead the dough, wrap it in film, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Then pass the dough through a meat grinder. Remove every 4-5 cm of "mince" and place it on parchment paper in a strip. Bake the cookies for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Margarine Cookies with Jam
Source: AdobeStockIf your jam is too runny, mix it with a small amount of cornstarch.
You will need: 200 g margarine, 2 eggs, 100 g sugar, 250 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 8 tbsp jam to taste.
Preparation: Beat soft margarine with sugar using a mixer, beat in eggs, and mix. Add flour with baking powder, knead the dough, and pipe it onto parchment paper using a pastry bag. Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and add a little jam. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Cottage Cheese and Margarine Cookies
Source: AdobeStockBeloved homemade cottage cheese pastries, just like Mom used to make.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 100 g margarine, 1 egg, 200 g sugar, 2 cups flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese, 150 g sugar, and vanilla. Add soft margarine, thoroughly rub everything together, beat in the egg, and mix. Add flour with baking powder, knead the dough until uniform, and roll it into a thin sheet. Use a glass to cut out round shapes and fold each circle in half 2-3 times, sprinkling with sugar. Bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Cheese Cookies with Margarine
Source: AdobeStockNot a tea treat, but a wonderful and crispy snack.
You will need: 200 g margarine, 200 g hard cheese, 2 egg yolks, 200 g flour.
Preparation: Rub soft margarine with flour, add egg yolks, mix, and then add grated cheese. Knead the dough, roll it into a thin sheet, cut, and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.