super simple amish sugar cookies

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Recipe by
Kathy D

This is based off a contest-winning recipe that I got from Taste of Home magazine. Simple and delicious! *Note the bake time is per batch.

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yield 5 dozen small cookies
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For super simple amish sugar cookies

  • 1 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 c
    canola oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cream of tartar

How To Make super simple amish sugar cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In the bowl of a mixer, add the butter, oil, and two sugars, and beat until creamed.
  • 2
    Add in the eggs and blend well. Add the vanilla extract and blend well.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar, and mix well. Add this gradually to the creamed mixture and blend until all combined.
  • 4
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (they will be on the smaller side) onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until lightly browned - approximately 8-10 min. depending on your oven. Cool finished cookies on wire racks. Enjoy!
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