Introducing a delightful vintage gem straight from the cherished recipe box of a bygone era – Maypo Cookies! 🍪🕰️ Reminiscent of a simpler time, these cookies are infused with the nostalgic essence of Maypo, the beloved maple-flavored hot cereal that graced breakfast tables in the groovy decades of the 1960s and 1970s. 🌟🥣 Let’s journey back in time and recreate this culinary treasure that’s sure to evoke fond memories and satisfy your sweet cravings in just 32 minutes from start to finish! ⏳✨
Maypo Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Maypo cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️
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Cream 1 cup of shortening in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. 🥄💨
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Beat in the eggs, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined and creamy. 🥚🍯
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Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and the baking soda dissolved in hot water to the creamed mixture. Mix until a smooth dough forms. 🍰
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Stir in the Maypo cereal, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. 🥣🍫
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking. 🍪🔍
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. 🕒🔥
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. 🧊🍃
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Serve and enjoy these delightful Maypo Cookies with a tall glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a comforting treat that’s sure to transport you back in time! 🥛☕
With a perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia, these Maypo Cookies are a timeless delight that’s worth savoring. Whether you’re baking them for a trip down memory lane or introducing a new generation to the flavors of the past, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection! ✨🍪
