Soft Kefir Cookies

With your hands, scoop out small portions of the dough (about the size of a walnut) and roll them into balls. If the dough sticks to your hands, lightly flour your hands to make it easier to handle.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie as they will expand slightly while baking.
Flatten and Sprinkle with Sugar:
Gently press each dough ball down with your fingers or the back of a spoon to flatten it slightly.
Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of sugar over the top of the cookies for a light, sweet coating.
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
Bake the Cookies:
Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
Cool the Cookies:
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking Tips:
Kefir Substitutions: If you don’t have kefir, you can substitute it with buttermilk, yogurt, or sour cream. These alternatives will maintain the softness and light texture of the cookies.
Extra Flavorings: To enhance the flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, lemon zest, or ground cinnamon to the dough. These flavors will complement the mild sweetness of the cookies.

Sweetness Level: If you prefer sweeter cookies, you can increase the amount of sugar in the dough to 2 tablespoons. You can also drizzle the baked cookies with a simple icing made of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
Flour Variations: You can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture. Just keep in mind that whole wheat flour may make the cookies denser.
Avoid Overmixing: Be gentle when combining the wet and dry ingredients to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tougher cookies.