The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

Name: The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 180 min
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

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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!

Recipe by Jennifer

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

8 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 32 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen

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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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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 (per serving)

175	Calories
9g	Fat
21g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 67mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.