Absolutely!
Here’s a simple classic washboard cookie recipe—crisp around the edges,
slightly chewy in the middle, and with the signature ridges. 🍪
🍪 Washboard Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 g) butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (45 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir in the oats and nuts, if using.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between each.
- Make the washboard ridges: flatten each cookie slightly, then drag a fork firmly across the top to create several parallel grooves.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tip: For extra-crispy washboard cookies, bake them an additional 1–2 minutes and let them cool completely before storing.
