These easy Farmer’s Cheese Cookies prove that simple recipes are often the best. They’re perfect when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours baking a cake. You only need a handful of everyday ingredients, and the dough comes together quickly. The cookies bake up buttery and tender, with lightly crisp edges and soft, flaky centers.
Their delicate sweetness makes them truly special. Sprinkle each piece of dough with sugar before folding it over. Then add another light dusting of sugar on top before baking. As the cookies bake, the sugar creates a crisp, sparkling crust while the inside stays soft, buttery, and full of flavor.
These cookies aren’t overly sweet, so they’re perfect any time of day. Serve them with your morning coffee, enjoy them with an afternoon cup of tea, or grab one straight from the cookie jar whenever you want a homemade treat. They’re easy enough for a weekday bake and delicious enough to become a recipe you’ll make again and again.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the farmer's cheese and quickly knead into a smooth dough. Do not overwork the dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough to about ¼ inch (5 mm) thick. Cut the dough into circles or squares. Sprinkle each piece generously with the granulated sugar. Fold each cookie in half or into triangles, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the tops with a little more sugar. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and the sugar has caramelized slightly. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These cookies are especially delicious while still slightly warm, when the sugar coating is lightly crisp and the centers are soft, buttery, and tender.