Description
These Minnesota State Fair cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery, featuring crisp edges and plenty of mini chocolate chips. They are made with a mix of butter and shortening for the perfect fair-style texture, offering a nostalgic, easy-to-bake, and absolutely irresistible treat. You will love how this Minnesota State Fair cookie recipe delivers a perfect balance between chewy and crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create soft and airy Minnesota State Fair cookies.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough for these homemade Minnesota State Fair cookies.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Chilling helps the Minnesota State Fair cookie dough hold its shape and prevents spreading.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets to make your Minnesota State Fair cookies.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. These giant chocolate chip cookies from the Minnesota State Fair will firm up as they cool.
- Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your authentic Minnesota State Fair cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and creates a chewier texture for your Minnesota State Fair cookies.
- Use mini chocolate chips for even chocolate distribution in every bite of these State Fair cookie recipes.
- Add chopped nuts, candies, or drizzle with melted chocolate for fun variations of your Minnesota State Fair cookie recipe.
- Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container 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 to the baking time for your copycat Minnesota State Fair cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg