Amish Sugar Cookies
Amish Sugar Cookies are the perfect blend of soft, chewy goodness and sweet vanilla aroma. These delightful treats, reminiscent of simpler times, are sure to warm your heart and home. With a buttery texture and just the right amount of sweetness, they are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings. Easy to make, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite that evokes joyful memories in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture on low speed until just mixed.
- Drop dough balls onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg