The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

by Baptiste Lucas 2 years ago
3.3 (9)
8 minutes
174.7 kcal
20.5 g carbs
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Description

Every time I make these cookies, they are gone within a day. You can make them crisp or chewy. I guarantee everyone will love them. For even better results, use a baking stone, they're great!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into the sugar mixture to form a dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  3. 3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 dozen
calories: 174.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 20.5 g
protein: 2.4 g
saturated fat: 2.4 g
cholesterol: 23.3 mg
sodium: 61.6 mg
fiber: 0.4 g
sugar: 8.4 g