Recipes Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookie Recipes The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever 3.8 (17) 14 Reviews 1 Photo 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 32 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Servings: 24 Yield: 2 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 175 Calories 9g Fat 21g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved