Amish Sugar Cookies
These Amish sugar cookies are soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, made with simple pantry staples for nostalgic comfort. Perfect for family gatherings, gifting, or whenever you crave a sweet treat without fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 40 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Extra granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, about 1 cup at a time, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Lightly flatten each dough ball and sprinkle extra sugar on top.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are just turning golden. Do not overbake.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. Do not overmix once flour is added to keep cookies tender. If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free butter, or mix-ins like lemon zest or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 1
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