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Amish Sugar Cookies
Amish sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and rich. These melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Amish sugar cookies are soft, melt in your mouth, and can be made with just a few basic ingredients. While they are a simple recipe, these Amish cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and softness all rolled into one bite.
If you love irresistible sugar cookies then you’ll also want to make Sugar Cookie Bars, Lemon Sugar Cookies, and Swig Cookies.
Amish Sugar Cookies Ingredients
You will need:
- 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
Substitutions and Additions
ALMOND EXTRACT: You could also add almond extract for extra flavor in these old-fashioned sugar cookies.
How to Make Amish Sugar Cookies
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
PRO TIP: The parchment paper is optional. Some cookies will spread differently when cooked on parchment paper, but there is no difference with this recipe. Parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze, but you can also bake the cookies right on your ungreased cookie sheets.
STEP TWO: In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
STEP THREE: Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes longer, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
STEP FOUR: Mix together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl.
STEP FIVE: With the mixer running on low speed, add the flour mixture a couple of spoonfuls at a time until the dough is evenly combined.
PRO TIP: The cookie dough does not need to be chilled. Chilling the dough does not make a difference in the spread or consistency of these cookies, but if you want to chill the dough, go ahead! You can also simply mix and scoop right onto the baking sheets.
STEP SIX: Use a cookie dough scoop to drop spoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until just lightly golden brown on the bottom edges.
PRO TIP: Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
STEP SEVEN: Transfer baked cookies to cooling racks.
How to Serve Amish Sugar Cookies
It’s amazing how simple pantry staples can create such a delicious treat! Enjoy a plate of these sweet cookies along with a tall glass of cold milk or a warm mug of homemade hot chocolate. Share them with friends if you have any left after you give them a try! They would be a wonderful homemade gift for friends or family, wrapped in a decorative box with a pretty bow.
Storage
ON THE COUNTER: Store Amish cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze these easy cookies for up to 3 months. Make sure to label the freezer bag or airtight container with the contents and the date you made the cookies. Let the cookies thaw on the counter overnight before you are ready to serve them.
Amish sugar cookies are buttery and rich, making them one recipe you most definitely do not want to miss. You only need a handful of basic ingredients to make a batch of cookies that are insanely soft and pillowy and have plenty of fantastic flavor. Once cool, you can add your treats to your cookie jar for snacking. Simple yet delicious, you will find yourself reaching for just one more of these sugar cookies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can these cookies be cut into shapes using a cookie cutter?
While this simple sugar cookie can be cut into shapes, it is a tricky dough to work with, so we would suggest trying something a little different such as our no-spread sugar cookies if you would like to cut out shapes.
Can I frost these cookies?
These traditional Amish sugar cookies have plenty of ways you can customize them, from the addition of flavored extract to sweet frosting on top to dress them up.
Will these cookies keep long in the freezer?
This easy recipe will freeze well and last in the freezer for up to three months.
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Amish Sugar Cookies
Amish sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and rich. These melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients.
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 the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes longer, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl.
- With the mixer running on low speed, add the flour mixture a couple of spoonfuls at a time until the dough is evenly combined.
- Use a cookie dough scoop to drop spoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until just lightly golden brown on the bottom edges.
- Transfer baked cookies to cooling racks.
Notes
The parchment paper is optional. Some cookies will spread differently when cooked on parchment paper, but there is no difference with this recipe. Parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze, but you can also bake the cookies right on your ungreased cookie sheets.
The cookie dough does not need to be chilled. Chilling the dough does not make a difference in the spread or consistency of these cookies, but if you want to chill the dough, go ahead! You can also simply mix and scoop right onto the baking sheets.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
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