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Mayonnaise Cookies Are a Thing

March 7, 2019 By Sharon Garofalow 4 Comments

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Have you ever tried Mayonnaise Cookies??

Let me be clear. I don’t like mayonnaise. I HATE the smell (it makes me gag). I refuse to eat mayonnaise-based salads and I would never dream about eating a sandwich or burger that has mayo on it. Gross. BUT! I can tolerate it mixed with tuna. And it’s kind of amazing when used in baking or making grilled cheeses. So because I was using mayo in a recipe for Chipotle Lime Crusted Chicken I decided to make some Mayonnaise Cookies too! how to make mayonnaise cookiesI was sent Hellman’s to use for a challenge they held. This was originally posted in 2012. But I had to reshare because how weird do Mayonnaise Cookies sound?! 

I participated in Hellmann’s (yup, Mayo!) Chicken Change-Up. My family was blown away. Because, again, I don’t like mayonnaise. But I was determined to figure out a way that I could authentically participate and use a product that I don’t love. 

I’m all about easy dinner recipes so I found a chicken recipe to make. But I also remembered that I saw (and freaked out about) my brother-in-law use mayonnaise to make his wife a birthday cake when there were no eggs around. Mind blown. So I decided to see if I could put mayonnaise in cookies. 

Can mayonnaise replace eggs in baking?

Yes! Mayonnaise is made with eggs, oil and vinegar, so it kind of makes sense to think that it would be great in baked goods! Each of these items is crucial to baking a delicious treat so mayo is really an efficient way to bake! Everything that I’ve read says that mayo helps to make a cake super moist – which is a fantastic trait to have in a cake (although I’ll eat cake just about any way it’s given to me…). Need more info? Check out these tips and tricks for cooking with mayonnaise. 

How do you substitute mayonnaise in a cake or cookie recipe? 

Substitute the same amount of mayonnaise for the amount of oil the recipe calls for and then leave out the eggs. It has been said that if starting with a boxed cake mix, you need to add a little bit more water to get the correct consistency so you may need to play around with it to get it perfect. And you can easily swap out the eggs and oil for a cookie recipe too! 

How to Make Mayonnaise Sugar Cookies

I will admit, it was hard to smell the mayo as I was making them. I breathed through my nose. A lot.

mayonnaise in cookies is a great baking substitution

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • extra sugar for dusting the cookies

Steps:

    • Mix together sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
    • Add mayo and vanilla.
    • Mix together very well.
    • Shape into small balls.
    • Press down with a fork, sprinkle with sugar.
    • Bake approximately 12 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
    I decided to make these cookies 3 different ways. First, I followed the recipe with just a sprinkle of sugar on top. Second, I tried using my favorite spiced sugar that has a touch of vanilla and cinnamon for sprinkling. Lastly, I rolled the entire dough ball in sugar before squashing them with a fork.

    mayonnaise cookie recipeThe cookies come out of the oven golden brown, super crispy and taste very similar to a sugar cookie. I think my favorite cookies were the ones where I rolled the whole cookie dough ball all the way in sugar (very much like you do with a peanut butter cookie).

    Those browned up really nice on the bottom and were headed towards caramel-y. Does that make any sense at all? But I think next time, I would roll the dough in the spiced sugar all the way around. That would have added a touch of something extra special. If I hadn’t told my friends that these were made with mayo, I’m pretty sure they would never have guessed.  

    The mayonnaise cookie recipe were a smidge on the greasy side, so I suggest using a touch less mayo then the recipe calls for. For some reason, I didn’t think to check if Hellmann’s had cookie recipes on their site. But they totally do! Who knew you could make mayonnaise desserts!

    Printable Cookies with Mayonnaise Recipe

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    Yield: 12

    Mayonnaise Cookies

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    I know it sounds crazy but Mayonnaise Cookies are really tasty. Even for people, like me, who don't like mayo! 

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 17 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • extra sugar to roll the cookie dough in

    Instructions

    1. Mix together sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
    2. Add mayo and vanilla.
    3. Mix well.
    4. Shape into small balls.
    5. Press down with a fork and sprinkle with sugar.
    6. Bake approximately 12 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.

    Nutrition Information

    Yield

    12

    Serving Size

    12 Servings

    Amount Per Serving Calories 286Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 8mgSodium 254mgCarbohydrates 36gFiber 1gSugar 18gProtein 3g

    Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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    © Sharon Garofalow
    Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

    More easy dessert recipes to try:

    • Berry Basil Sugar Cookie Bruschetta
    • Kitchen Sink Oreo Balls
    • Apple Butterscotch Cookies
    • Sunbutter Cookies

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    Have you ever used mayonnaise in a dessert recipe before? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject. And let me know if you decide to make these Mayonnaise Sugar Cookies! 

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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    Comments

    1. Heather says

      October 20, 2020 at 10:04 am

      Would this work with the low fat mayonnaise? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 20, 2020 at 1:01 pm

        I’m not sure! I think if you are trying to do a lower fat baked good I would use nonfat or lowfat yogurt instead. But if you only have low fat and want to make these with what you have, I would give it a try!

        Reply
    2. Marisa says

      September 26, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Yessssss totally trying this tonight!!! The perfect solution if you’re out of eggs!!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        September 30, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        YES! Remember a few months ago when you couldn’t find eggs? I just grabbed the mayo and I still had cookies! Yeah!

        Reply

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