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Mayonnaise Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Kay Mettlen  PHOTO BY: Crin 

"A rich, crisp, sugar type cookie that is easy to make. The mayonnaise takes the place of the shortening and eggs. My son says it is possibly the world's best cookie."
Mayonnaise Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 16 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add mayonnaise and vanilla. Mix together very well.
  2. Shape into walnut sized balls. (The dough will be crumbly). Mash with a fork, sprinkle with sugar. Bake 12 minutes in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 17, 2008 by Crin 
i had a jar of fat-free mayo that wasn't getting enough attention, so i decided to give this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 8, 2005 by DANCERDEDE 
These were pretty good cookies. I tryed making them healthier by using light Mayonnaise,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2004 by MTPURSE 
So quick to mix up I had them ready before the oven finished preheating! I also made a batch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2008 by MONTANARIC 
I'm a cookie lover but not a baker. My husband needed some cookies for an event and I was too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2004 by IBNSHISHA 
The Japanese home kitchen is not designed for baking. I tried this, without any kind baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 26, 2003 by MISTY IN GOTHENBURG 
So easy to make!!! They have a great slightly tangy flavor. This will definitely be a basic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 31, 2008 by mikeswife 
Pretty decent cookies & easy to make. I had no problems working with the dough. They have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 24, 2006 by mitulove 
These really are quite nice, even if the dough smells dodgy. I omitted the vanilla (only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 7, 2005 by poofietomato 
This is the first cookie recipe I've used that my parents actually liked! They were really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2008 by BRYSTONMAMA 
This recipe inspired me. I was out of mayonaise and I used butter and eggs instead. I added a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mayonnaise Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 182

  • Total Fat: 9.8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
  • Sodium: 161mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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