Flatten dough with a fork dipped in sugar, making a traditional crisscross pattern.
* Spectrum Butter Flavor Shortening is made from organic palm oil.
**For an egg-free version, use 3 Tbsp aquafaba.
Using a large meat fork makes a deeper crisscross pattern. Also before baking, and if adding toppings, push into the dough M &M’s or crushed salted peanuts. If using chocolate chips wait until the cookies come out of the oven and immediately top.
Reduced fat peanut butter also works well.