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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

The roux is everything here - that flour and butter paste thickens the soup in minutes instead of simmering for an hour. Adding cheese off the heat prevents it from breaking into greasy clumps.
prep time15 minutes
cook time14 minutes
total time29 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~18 cookies)

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/4 cups packed coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed coconut sugar, for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk melted butter with 1 1/4 cups coconut sugar until smooth.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until dough forms.
  • Place remaining 1/4 cup coconut sugar on a plate.
  • Roll dough into 18 balls, then coat each in sugar.
  • Place balls on baking sheets 2 inches apart and gently flatten with glass.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes, rotating pan halfway, until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Cookies will continue setting as they cool and remain tender in center.