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Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Amish Sugar Cookies are tender, sweet, and lightly golden with a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. Made with a combination of butter and vegetable oil for a soft bite, these classic cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a delightful treat with your afternoon tea or coffee.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 50 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream fats 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 well combined, forming the base of your cookie dough.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, then continue to beat for 2 more minutes while scraping down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar, ensuring they are well blended for even leavening throughout the dough.
  5. Add dry mix to wet mix: With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture a few spoonfuls at a time until the dough is thoroughly combined without overmixing.
  6. Portion the dough: Use a cookie dough scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake the cookies: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the bottom edges of the cookies turn just lightly golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  8. Cool the cookies: Transfer the baked cookies to cooling racks immediately to cool completely, preserving their soft texture and preventing overbaking on the warm pans.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overbake; removing cookies when edges are lightly golden keeps them soft inside.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.

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