Description
Delight in these classic Amish Sugar Cookies with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor. Perfectly crisped edges with a soft center make them a timeless treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside for baking.
- Cream Fat and Sugars: In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until combined well.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat for 2 minutes more, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar until evenly combined.
- Combine Dough: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture a couple of spoonfuls at a time until the dough is evenly combined and forms a workable consistency.
- Scoop Cookies: Use a cookie dough scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow room to spread.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden brown on the bottom, taking care not to overbake.
- Cool: Transfer the baked cookies to cooling racks to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Parchment paper is optional but helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking; the cookie spread may vary slightly without it.
- The cookie dough does not require chilling; you can bake immediately after mixing, though chilling is optional.
- Oven temperatures can vary, so check the cookies at 7 to 8 minutes to avoid overbaking and achieve the perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
