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Amish Sugar Cookies
Amish Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy with crispy edges. You only need a handful of pantry staples to make a flavorful batch of these sugar cookies.
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Amish Sugar Cookies are pillowy soft and loaded with flavor. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
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If you like shortbread then you’ll love these Amish Sugar Cookies. They’re similar in texture, both being light, flaky and buttery. Amish Sugar Cookies are mouth-wateringly chewy, with crispy edges. They’re the perfect sugar cookie!
It’s said that various versions of Amish Sugar Cookies have been around since the 1700s. The cookies originated with either the Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch, and the recipe was included in a popular Amish cookbook, thus explaining their name. Made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, these cookies couldn’t be easier to make!
Just because Amish Sugar Cookies are simple, doesn’t mean they aren’t bursting with flavor. These cookies are perfect for sharing. One batch will make more than enough to share with your friends and family. That is if you can bear to share them!
Amish Sugar Cookies Ingredients
- Butter
- Oil - vegetable oil
- Sugar - granulated sugar
- Sugar - powdered sugar
- Eggs - large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Flour - all-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Cream of tartar
While these Amish Sugar Cookies are perfect the way they are and don’t need any dressing up, you can always add to them. You could add some lemon zest to transform them into a lemon sugar cookie. Do you love chocolate? You could melt some of your favorite chocolate, then dip your Amish Sugar Cookies in halfway to create an absolutely delectable treat! Feel free to use your imagination to create your own unique cookie!
You can switch out the granulated sugar for brown sugar if that’s what you prefer. This will make your cookies a little darker, rather than golden. The high molasses content in the brown sugar will give your cookies a deeper flavor.
Make sure that you don’t overbake your Amish Sugar Cookies! You definitely don’t want brittle cookies. Your cookies may look undercooked, but they aren’t! They will continue to bake a little on the tray after you take them out to cool.
How to Make Amish Sugar Cookies
FIRST STEP: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
SECOND STEP: In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
THIRD STEP: Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes longer, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
FOURTH STEP: Mix together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl.
FIFTH STEP: With the mixer running on low speed, add the flour mixture a couple of spoonfuls at a time until the dough is evenly combined.
SIXTH STEP: 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.
SEVENTH STEP: Transfer baked cookies to cooling racks.
Is a mixer necessary for these Amish Cookies?
The Amish certainly didn’t have a mixer when making these cookies. So while it’s not necessary, we definitely recommend it. It will just make the preparation that much easier!
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. We would suggest trying something a little different such as this 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.
How to Store Amish Sugar Cookies
IN THE FRIDGE: Amish Sugar Cookies do not need to be refrigerated. They can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Amish Sugar Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Amish Sugar Cookies
Amish Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy with crispy edges. You only need a handful of pantry staples to make a flavorful batch of these sugar cookies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 50
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.
- SEVENTH STEP: Transfer baked cookies to cooling racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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