Amish Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Soft, delicate, and lightly sweet, these Amish sugar cookies truly melt in your mouth. They bake up tender with crackly tops and buttery vanilla flavor.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 0.75 tsp fine salt
- 0.9 cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature
- 0.9 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.9 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and creamy, 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla; beat again until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients in two additions, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1½-tablespoon portions. Roll each ball in granulated sugar if using.
- Arrange on sheets 2 inches apart. Gently flatten tops with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges look set and centers appear soft but not wet.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Try a citrus twist by adding 1 tsp finely grated lemon or orange zest. For a classic touch, swap half the vanilla for 1/2 tsp almond extract. Store cookies airtight at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Amish Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.