How to Make The Absolute Best Cookie Ever - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Absolute Best Cookie Ever is a recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family. This cookie is guaranteed to satisfy all of your sweet cravings and leave you craving for more. With the perfect combination of chewy and crispy textures, and an irresistible blend of flavors, this cookie recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Whether you are a baking enthusiast or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always a crowd-pl...
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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 32 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • 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

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg