Source: Nelea Reazanteva, AdobeStockGuests are at the door or you just unexpectedly craved something delicious? Minimum ingredients and time – and voilà, quick oven cookies are ready. They will surely save any tea party and lift your spirits! We share 20 of the best recipes!
1. Soft Sour Cream Cookies
Source: AdobeStockMelts in your mouth, and it's incredibly easy and quick to prepare!
You will need: 1 cup sour cream, 2.5 cups flour, 80-100 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk sour cream with sugar using a mixer, add baking soda, and gradually mix in the flour. Roll out the dough into a thin layer, cut it, and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Chocolate Cookies
Source: AdobeStockYou don't have to wait for the butter to melt completely.
You will need: 200 g butter, 1 egg, 300 g flour, 150 g sugar, 40 g cocoa, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk softened butter with egg and sugar using a mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients and knead the dough. Roll it out into a thin layer, cut it, and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Quick Cottage Cheese Cookies
Source: AdobeStockBaking time may vary depending on your oven.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 150 g butter, 300 g flour, 60 g sugar, 1.5 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Melt the butter using any convenient method and mix it with cottage cheese, sugar, and sour cream. Add the dry ingredients and knead the dough, then roll it out and cut the cookies. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Nut Cookies
Source: AdobeStockYou can also use any other nuts you like.
You will need: 200 g butter, 3 egg yolks, 300 g flour, 150 g walnuts or other nuts, 100 g sugar, 1.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk softened butter with sugar, add egg yolks, and whisk again. Mix in the chopped nuts, then the flour with baking powder. Form balls from the dough, flatten them slightly, and bake the cookies for about 25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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5. Banana Cookies
Source: AdobeStockOverripe bananas are best for this recipe.
You will need: 3 bananas, 100 g butter, 1 egg, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Whisk softened butter with sugar using a mixer, add the egg, followed by the mashed bananas. Mix in the dry ingredients and transfer the dough to a pastry bag. Form cookies on parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Quick Almond Cookies
Source: AdobeStockIt will take a little effort to whip the egg whites – but it's worth it.
You will need: 1 egg white, 100 g powdered sugar, 100 g almond flour.
Preparation: Mix all sifted dry ingredients and separately whisk egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the dry mixture into the egg whites with a spatula, carefully spoon the dough onto parchment paper, and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Coconut Cookies
Source: AdobeStockAnother advantage of these cookies is that they contain no butter.
You will need: 1 egg, 80 g coconut flakes, 25 g sugar, 5 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with both types of sugar and gradually mix in the coconut flakes until a dough-like consistency is reached. Form and slightly flatten balls, then bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Cheese Cookies
Source: AdobeStockCrispy cheese crackers that are perfect for tea or as a snack.
You will need: 150 g hard cheese, 150 g butter, 150 g flour.
Preparation: Grate cold butter and cheese on a fine grater, and mix them with flour. Quickly knead the dough and leave it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Then roll it out thinly and cut, and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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9. Sesame Cookies
Source: AdobeStockHearty and rich in flavor – you'll want to make them again and again!
You will need: 50-60 g butter, 1 egg, 150 g sesame seeds, 80 g flour, 100 g sugar, 5 g vanilla sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk softened butter with sugar using a mixer, add the egg and lemon juice, and whisk again. While continuing to whisk, gradually add the dry ingredients, then fold the sesame seeds into the resulting dough with a spatula. Spoon the cookies onto parchment paper and bake for 8-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Quick Oatmeal Cookies
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe requires quick-cooking rolled oats, like Hercules.
You will need: 150 g butter, 3 eggs, 3 cups rolled oats, 2/3 cup sugar, 1.5 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Lightly crush the rolled oats. Whisk softened butter with sugar, gradually adding the eggs. Mix in the rolled oats with flour and spoon the cookies onto parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
11. Honey Cookies
Source: AdobeStockYou can also add gingerbread or pumpkin pie spices to the dough.
You will need: 50 g butter, 100 g honey, 200-250 g flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients, then add honey and softened butter. Knead the dough until smooth, form small balls, and bake the cookies for approximately 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Healthy Cottage Cheese Cookies
Source: AdobeStockDietary cookies that easily fit into a healthy diet.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese or cream cheese, 1 egg, 50 g corn flour, 50 g rice flour, 1 tsp baking powder, sugar substitute.
Preparation: Whisk cottage cheese with egg and sugar substitute, then mix in all dry ingredients. Form and flatten balls, and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Quick Lemon Cookies
Source: AdobeStockThe amount of flour depends on the dough's consistency, so add it gradually.
You will need: 150 g butter, 1 egg, 300 g flour, 150-200 g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla extract, powdered sugar for coating.
Preparation: Whisk butter with sugar using a mixer until fluffy, then add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and egg. Whisk again and gradually mix all other dry ingredients into the dough. Form balls from it and roll them in powdered sugar. Bake the cookies for approximately 10-12 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
14. Pumpkin Cookies
Source: AdobeStockQuick to prepare and surprisingly delicious!
You will need: 200 g pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 50 g butter, 350 g flour, 50 g sugar, 20 g coconut flakes, 10 g baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Cream softened butter with both types of sugar and add the egg. Then mix in the coconut flakes, followed by the pumpkin puree. Finally, add the dry ingredients, knead the dough, form balls from it, and flatten them slightly. Bake the cookies for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Fitness Protein Cookies
Source: AdobeStockIf you want them drier, increase the baking time.
You will need: 100 g rolled oats, 100 g oat flour, 2 egg whites, 50 g protein powder, 50 g dried fruits, 30 g nuts.
Preparation: Chop the nuts and dried fruits, then simply mix all the ingredients from the recipe. Knead the sticky dough and spoon it onto a baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
16. Condensed Milk Cookies
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, also add a few spoons of cocoa powder.
You will need: 200 g condensed milk, 80 g butter, 200 g flour.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together and form balls from the resulting dough. Bake the cookies for approximately 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Soft Kefir Cookies
Source: AdobeStockSprinkle the finished cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 100 g butter, 2 eggs, 3 cups flour, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk kefir with sugar and vanilla, add eggs and mix again. Then add baking powder or soda, and pour in the melted butter. Gradually mix in the flour and spoon the cookies onto parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 160-180 degrees Celsius.
18. Savory Cookies
Source: AdobeStockThese crispy crackers will be even tastier if you add more different spices and aromatic herbs to the dough.
You will need: 1 egg yolk, 80 g butter, 120 g flour, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix softened butter and the rest of the ingredients until a smooth, pliable mass is formed. Roll out and cut the dough directly on parchment paper. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. You can additionally brush them with egg yolk beforehand.
19. Quick Lenten Cookies
Source: AdobeStockThese cookies are perfect for Lent, as well as for vegetarians.
You will need: 50 ml vegetable oil, 50 ml water, 150 g flour, 30-50 g powdered sugar, 0.25 tsp baking powder, vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mix dry and liquid ingredients separately, then combine both masses. If needed, add more water. If you have time, leave the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll it out thinly, cut it, and bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Semolina Cookies
Source: AdobeStockPlus, they're lemon-flavored and lean – all advantages!
You will need: 120 g semolina, 30 g lemon, 40-50 ml water, 30 ml vegetable oil, 50 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mix dry ingredients and add lemon zest and juice. Pour in vegetable oil and water, mix, and let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. Then form small balls from it and bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.