Pillow Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups, sifted to avoid lumps and ensure lightness
• Baking powder – 1 ½ teaspoons, for the perfect gentle rise
• Baking soda – ½ teaspoon, to balance acidity and aid leavening
• Salt – ½ teaspoon, to enhance flavor depth and balance sweetness
• Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons, for added softness and a pillowy texture
• Unsalted butter – 1 cup (2 sticks), softened to room temperature for easy creaming
• Granulated sugar – ¾ cup, for balanced sweetness and slight crisp edges
• Brown sugar – ½ cup, packed, adds moisture and depth of flavor
• Large eggs – 2, at room temperature to help bind and add tenderness
• Pure vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons, for aromatic warmth and enhanced sweetness