Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies
Experience a taste of tradition with these Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies, affectionately known as Grease Cookies. This cherished family recipe, with roots in generations past, originally called for lard, ensuring an unforgettable buttery texture that dissolves in your mouth. The combination of butter, Crisco, and a perfect balance of dry ingredients creates a delightfully light cookie that is pleasing to the palate. These cookies are versatile, allowing you to shape them using a mini ice cream scoop or cookie dough gun for uniformity, and can be rolled in sugar for added sweetness or dressed with icing later. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or just a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
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Servings
80
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Crisco
1 cup (softened)
Granulated Sugar
1 cup (none)
Powdered Sugar
1 cup (none)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (none)
Eggs
2 (large)
All-Purpose Flour
4 cups (none)
Salt
1 teaspoon (none)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon (none)
Cream of Tartar
1 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, Crisco, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
4
Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Using a mini ice cream scoop or a spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
6
If desired, roll each dough ball in granulated sugar before baking to enhance their sweetness and texture.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
4.5g
Fat
9.3g
Carbs
0.7g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main name of this recipe?
The main name is Classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies.
What is the alternative name for these cookies?
They are affectionately known as Grease Cookies.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains 80 calories.
What is the fat content of one cookie?
There are 4.5 grams of fat per cookie.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each cookie has 9.3 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each cookie?
There is 0.7 grams of protein per cookie.
How many total ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 10 ingredients.
What traditional ingredient was originally used instead of butter and Crisco?
The recipe originally called for lard to ensure an unforgettable buttery texture.
What fats are used in the current version of the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of softened Crisco.
What types of sugar are included in the dough?
The recipe uses 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
How much flour is needed for the dough?
You will need 4 cups of All-Purpose Flour.
What leavening agents are used in these cookies?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar.
How much vanilla extract should be added?
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe calls for 2 large eggs.
Should the butter and Crisco be prepared in a specific way?
Yes, both the butter and Crisco should be softened before mixing.
How should the wet ingredients be mixed?
Cream together the butter, Crisco, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What should I be careful of when adding the dry ingredients?
Gradually incorporate the dry mixture and be careful not to overmix.
What tools can be used to portion the dough?
You can use a mini ice cream scoop, a cookie dough gun, or a spoon.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheets?
No, drop the spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
How can I add extra sweetness and texture to the cookies?
You can roll each dough ball in granulated sugar before baking.
Can these cookies be decorated?
Yes, they can be dressed with icing after they have cooled.
What is the indicator that the cookies are done baking?
The edges of the cookies should be lightly golden.
What is the best way to cool the cookies?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
What occasions are these cookies best for?
They are perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or as a cozy afternoon snack.
Are these cookies easy to prepare?
Yes, they are tagged as easy cookies and drop cookies.
What is the texture of these cookies like?
They have a buttery texture that dissolves in your mouth and is delightfully light.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
Is this a modern recipe or a traditional one?
It is a cherished family recipe with roots in generations past.