Sugar Cookies (Light & Crisp) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These Sugar Cookies are marvelous! Light, Crispy, Yummy and so easy. I got this recipe from a co-worker many years ago. Dieters beware-it is hard to eat just one. Tip-I have tried to substitute margarine in place of the butter, and the cookies were not as good. I have also used colored sugars for dipping the glass into for the holidays and that worked very well. Not recommended for rolled out cookies as the dough is too delicate. Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar, divided |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1/2 cup butter, no substitutions (softened) |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon butter flavor extract |
2 1/3 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and vegetable oil.
3. Beat in egg and extract.
4. Add next 4 ingredients and mix together. The dough will be somewhat soft. Refrigerate a few minutes if too soft to work with.
5. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in reserved 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
6. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in granulated sugar (or colored sugar if you prefer).
7. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
8. Note: Cookies should be only very slightly browned. They will be a more of a light golden color.
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