Delicious soft and chewy cookies made with panela sugar, flour, and unsalted butter, perfect for a sweet treat. These cookies are easy to prepare and include a step for rolling in extra sugar for added sweetness.
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!
