Description
Amish Sugar Cookies are a classic American dessert known for their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and buttery flavor. This traditional recipe blends unsalted butter and vegetable oil to create a tender dough, enhanced with both granulated and powdered sugars for the perfect sweetness. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies are great for holiday gifting or any time you want a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a light texture. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. If a more uniform shape is desired, flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookie edges just start to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to maintain their soft texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents them from becoming soggy.
Notes
- The cookies have a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any occasion.
- For a sweet crunch, sprinkle sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
- These cookies freeze well, making them ideal for holiday gifting or making ahead.
