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Minnesota State Fair Cookies

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These Minnesota State Fair Cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery with crisp edges and plenty of mini chocolate chips. Made with a mix of butter and shortening for the perfect fair-style texture, they’re nostalgic, easy to bake, and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  8. Bake for 6–8 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
  9. Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and creates a chewier texture.

Use mini chocolate chips for even chocolate distribution in every bite.

Add chopped nuts, candies, or drizzle with melted chocolate for fun variations.

Store cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze dough for up to 3 months.

Bake frozen dough balls straight from the freezer, adding 1–2 extra minutes of baking time.

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