Description
Classic Amish Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery treats with the perfect balance of sweetness and a delicate vanilla flavor. These delightful cookies are quick to prepare and bake into lightly golden, melt-in-your-mouth perfection, perfect for any occasion or holiday.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and set them aside.
- Cream Butter, Oil, and Sugars: In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat for an additional 2 minutes, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to maintain an even mix.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients a couple of spoonfuls at a time, continuing until the dough is evenly combined and smooth.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Use a cookie dough scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown, ensuring they retain a soft texture.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the baked cookies to cooling racks to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Parchment paper is optional but helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier. Cookies will have similar texture and spread whether or not parchment paper is used.
- Chilling the dough is not necessary for this recipe and does not affect cookie spread, but feel free to chill if desired for convenience.
- Oven temperatures can vary, so begin checking cookies at the 7-minute mark to prevent overbaking and maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
