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Grandma Cookies Recipe

A simple vanilla cookie with a pillowy soft center. The original is dipped in glaze & topped with sprinkles, but you can mix it up by rolling in granulated sugar prior to baking instead. Enjoy them this holiday season on their own or paired with a cup of coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs
  • 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 95 grams soft/room temperature shortening
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 480 grams all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
Glaze Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 120 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use clear extract if you want to keep your glaze bright white
  • Sprinkles I used Trader Joe's Christmas Sprinkle

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line two baking sheets with parchement or silicone baking mats.
  2. With the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, beat the eggs & sugar together on high until thoroughly combined.
  3. Add in the shortening and vanilla, and continue to beat on high until thoroughly combined.
  4. Turn the mixer speed to low and add in flour and baking powder until dough just comes together and no streaks of flour remain.
  5. Scoop and roll into 1/2 inch balls, then place on parchment. You can either use a cookie scoop if you want to be precise or just eyeball it with your hands
  6. Bake in the oven for 13 minutes or until bottoms turn light brown & lift easily off the parchment/mat. Place on cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. In the meantime, whisk together heavy cream, powdered sugar, & vanilla extract to create the glaze.
  8. Once cookies are cool, dip each one into the glaze & top with sprinkles.
  9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. In my opinion, they taste even better after refrigerated.

Video

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Notes

Varation: Skip the glaze & sprinkles if that's not your vibe. Roll your dough balls in granulated sugar before putting them into the oven!