Cooking with Jasmine Jaye

1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2: Cream butter and panela sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).

3: Add your egg and vanilla bean paste, and mix well until smooth.

4: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.

5: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined.

6: Chill dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.

7: Scoop cookie dough into 1-2 tablespoon-sized balls.

8: Roll dough balls in extra panela sugar (optional).

9: Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

10: Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.

11: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

12: Plate and enjoy your soft, chewy panela sugar cookies!