Easy Short Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Deliciously simple short cookies with a tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, perfect for cookie lovers of all ages craving a quick, homemade treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 4.5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix together the sugar, powdered sugar, oil, margarine, eggs, vanilla, soda, and cream of tartar until well combined.
  2. Gradually add the flour and stir until a soft dough forms.
  3. Roll the dough into small balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Press each ball with a fork to flatten slightly.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden around the edges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

924 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 48.4g 62% DV
Carbs 103.3g 38% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 351.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 4457mg 95% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 92.8mg 7% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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