mrs. fields sugar cookies (14 dozen)

7 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Aug 21, 2017

My friend Mary worked in Mrs. Field's cookie shop in the mall to pay for college. She gave me her version of this recipe, that is like they actually used in the shop, which is why this batch makes so many cookies!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield makes 14 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (do not substitute margarine)
  • 4 - eggs
  • 6 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • - additional sugar for dipping

How To Make mrs. fields sugar cookies (14 dozen)

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream sugars, shortening and butter. Add eggs, mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Roll dough into 1" balls. Dip balls in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 10 min. Cookies will have little cracks on top. Makes 14 dozen. These cookies can be frozen.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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