CHARLENE'S "GRANDMA'S COOKIES"

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Charlene's

I received these as part of a Christmas bake exchange. Charlene was kind enough to share the recipe with me! This makes a huge recipe but these freeze very well.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 large batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening, no substitutes
1 cup milk
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda (scant)
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring or 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour, to make fairly stiff dough (I use approx 5 cups)

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs, beat well.
  • Then add alternately the flour sifted with the baking powder, soda, salt with the milk.
  • Roll out and cut with cookie cutter or glass top, bake at 375°F until done.
  • to decorate:.
  • ice with your favourite icing and sprinkles.
  • or try using crushed candy canes and drizzle with chocolate.

Sandra Aranda
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these cookies were actually really good. They were soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips were perfectly melted.


Faisal Muneeb
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These cookies are the perfect comfort food. They're soft, chewy, and chocolatey. What more could you ask for?


Jacqueline Slade
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. They turned out perfectly and they were a big hit with my family.


Chandra Kadayat
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the chocolate chips melt in my mouth.


Robinah Katusabe
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I've tried a lot of different chocolate chip cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are always soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of chocolate chips.


tabishyousaf Tabishyousaf
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're also a great way to get them excited about baking.


Hammad Tanoli
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Shahnawaz Khan
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips. They're also a great addition to any cookie platter.


White_Rose
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I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and these cookies fit the bill perfectly. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again!


Glennys Gonzalez
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These cookies are delicious! They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I love the way the chocolate chips melt in my mouth.


Courtnae Bentammar
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Sujata Hemram
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These cookies are a classic for a reason! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the addition of the chocolate chips, which give them a little extra something special.