Lard Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies have a surprise ingredient, they are made with lard instead of butter or shortening. They are a great way to use rendered lard and they taste amazing.
Servings: 48 Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup lard room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together 1 cup lard, 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add the 12 oz. chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour, but up to a couple of days.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for three or four minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chocolate chip cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a week. Throw a slice of sandwich bread in the container with the cookies to keep them softer longer.
- For longer storage, put the cookies in a freezer safe container for up to six months. Refrigerating cookies in not recommended.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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