Cookies that melt in the mouth – cheap recipe without butter and eggs

Cookies that melt in the mouth – cheap recipe without butter and eggs

Name: Cookies that melt in the mouth – cheap recipe without butter and eggs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 100 g sugar; a pinch of salt; 1 egg; 100 ml vegetable oil (odorless); 180 g all-purpose flour; 50 g corn or potato starch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; filling to taste – e.g. grated apples, jam or nut paste

Easy to prepare
10 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Incredibly simple butter-free cookies that everyone will love

Are you looking for a quick, cheap and yet excellent recipe for homemade cookies? Try these butter-free cookies that literally melt in your mouth. The recipe is economical, simple and really anyone can manage it. An ideal choice if you want to prepare a tasty dessert to go with coffee or tea – even with a minimum of ingredients.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

100 g sugar
a pinch of salt
1 egg
100 ml vegetable oil (odorless)
180 g all-purpose flour
50 g corn or potato starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
filling to taste – e.g. grated apples, jam or nut paste

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: Beat the egg with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the oil and mix well. Gradually work in the flour, starch and baking powder. Work into a soft, non-sticky and pliable dough.
Shaping the cookies: Roll the dough into a sheet about 0.5 cm thick. Use a glass to cut out circles. Put a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Join the opposite sides of the dough only in the middle, leaving the filling partially exposed.
Filling: Choose a filling to taste – for example, apple filling is excellent: peeled grated apples mixed with a little sugar, stewed in the microwave for about 5 minutes at 750 W (stir halfway through).
Baking: Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180 °C for about 15 minutes, until they turn pink. Let them cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approx. 30 minutes
Number of servings: approx. 20–24 cookies

Conclusion

Homemade butter-free cookies are surprisingly tasty, very soft and, thanks to the filling, juicy. Ideal recipe for anyone looking for a simple, budget-friendly yet delicious dessert. They taste great fresh or the next day – if any are left at all!