Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies! My sister-in-law, Sharon, would make these every Christmas for us. I finally got the recipe from her. These are the best Easter cookies I have ever had. They keep so well baked. The texture is marvelous but not suitable for cutout cookies to ice.
Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Full recipe: 5-6 dozen depending on size you make
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 Cup butter
- 1 Cup vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 5 Cups flour 710g
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbs vanilla or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Cream sugars and butter.
- Add oil and eggs and blend well.
- Add the dry ingredients and vanilla.
- Mix well. Roll balls by hand about 1” inch in diameter and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Press each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake 10-14 minutes in a 350F oven.
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Notes
Sugar cookies are a delightful treat that never fails to bring joy and sweetness to any occasion. Made from a buttery dough enriched with sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla extract, sugar cookies have a tender texture that melts in your mouth. You roll them out and cut into various shapes, allowing for endless creativity and personalization. Whether adorned with a simple dusting of powdered sugar or intricately decorated with colorful icing, sugar cookies are a blank canvas for artistic expression. With subtle sweetness, they are perfectly balanced. They are the ideal companion for a cup of tea or coffee. The aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air, evoking warm memories and a sense of comfort. From holiday celebrations to everyday indulgences, sugar cookies are a timeless classic that brings smiles to faces of all ages.
There are all kinds of cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes. Here is an Etsy link to help you find the perfect one for you.
Here is a link to my Cookie Recipes: https://darlenestable.com/category/candy-cookies/
