Amish Sugar Cookies
These soft, sweet little bites of happiness are perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy to make, they transport you back to simpler times.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp milk for an extra soft cookie
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- If time allows, refrigerate your dough for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden along the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to add lemon zest, almond extract, or chocolate chips for variation. The secret to soft cookies is to pull them from the oven slightly underdone.