Description
These Amish Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Soft, buttery, and just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Form dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive twist, sprinkle with colored sugar before baking.
- These cookies are soft, buttery, and freeze well for later.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain their delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
