Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening, or vegan butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Extra sugar, for rolling

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F, and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy – about 1 minute.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture in 1/2 cup increments, mixing to combine and scraping sides when necessary.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, form dough into balls and roll in extra sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies for 10 – 11 minutes or until cookies have spread and the tops begin to crack. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to rest for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.