Mayonnaise Cookies: the easy way to use mayonnaise in your baking

A little crispy, incredibly moist, mayonnaise cookies are a perfect addition to your arsenal of recipes. Why should you use mayonnaise in your baking? Because mayo makes the cookies ultra-moist, and you can use it as a substitute for butter in many recipes. While the recipe might sound a little strange, these cookies are delicious and taste similar to a classic sugar cookie. This simple recipe is perfect for kids, making it a fantastic activity when you're stuck inside.

How to Make Mayonnaise Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F  In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, and vanilla together.

Sift in the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir to combine.

Taking a teaspoon, place dollops of the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Press each dough round with a fork, then dust with sugar.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be lightly browned.

Remove the baking sheet and allow the cookies to cool before enjoying.

Tips for Making Mayonnaise Cookies

Using mayonnaise to make this cookie dough means you don't need to use eggs or butter, but still get that excellent moist texture that makes a cookie so good. It's an efficient way to make tasty cookies that is a lot less messy.

If a recipe calls for oil, you can swap it out for the same amount of mayo. Just don't forget to leave out the eggs as well!

To make the cookies less greasy, you can use a little less mayo than called for in the recipe.

How to store Mayonnaise Cookies

You can store mayonnaise cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days, if closed in an airtight container.

Method

In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, and vanilla together. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir to combine.

Taking a teaspoon, place dollops of the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press each dough round with a fork, then dust with sugar.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be lightly browned. Remove the baking sheet and allow the cookies to cool before enjoying.