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    Home » Amish Recipes

    Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe

    11/19/2022 by Anna 16 Comments

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    Amish Sugar Cookies

    This old-fashioned drop sugar cookies recipe makes the best Amish sugar cookies! They are so soft and puffy, and they practically melt in your mouth.

    They're also very easy to make. You don't have to chill the dough or take the time to roll it out. And you get amazing sugar cookies without investing very much time at all.

    stacks of cookies on board

    Don't get me wrong, I also love cut-out sugar cookies. And we make them every year at Christmas, as well as numerous times throughout the year. There are so many cute cookie cutters, and my kids have a thing with cookie shapes.

    But this Amish recipe is the one you're looking for whenever you just want a quick soft sugar cookie.

    Easy Drop Sugar Cookies

    These cookies may look simple and boring. There's no frosting (although you can spread your favorite icing on them if you need it), and there's no chocolate or nuts. It's just a plain old sugar cookie.

    But there are times when all I want is an easy and classic cookie. And these soft Amish sugar cookies always hit the spot. Actually, I dare you to stop with only one.

    They're sweet and buttery, with a tender texture that makes them completely irresistible.

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    How to Make Soft Amish Sugar Cookies

    This recipe for sugar cookies is super simple and quick to make. In fact, it's a great beginner's recipe.

    I use my stand mixer with the paddle attachment, but you can easily mix these with a hand mixer as well. Although, you may need to finish it off by hand if it gets too stiff.

    Remove the butter and eggs from the refrigerator several hours before you are ready to start baking. However, if you've made a last-minute decision to bake cookies, you can also quickly soften the butter in the microwave for about ten seconds.

    Beat the butter and sugar well (until nice and creamy). Then add the remaining ingredients.

    ingredients - powdered sugar, oil, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and cream of tartar
    creamed butter and sugars in mixing bowl

    You can make dough balls with your hands, but using a cookie scoop makes it very easy and hassle-free.

    Scoop the cookies onto greased sheets and flatten them a bit (Unless you prefer fat and puffy cookies.).

    Lightly press the cookies with the bottom of a cup that was dipped into sugar. The sugar adds a little sparkle to the top of the cookies and keeps the cup from sticking. (If desired, you can add a bit of cinnamon to the sugar as well.)

    cookie dough in bowl with cookie scoop
    smashed cookie dough balls on baking sheet

    Christmas Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

    Even though this is a simple drop sugar cookie, you can still add a festive touch to these PA Dutch sugar cookies.

    Before baking, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with red and green sprinkles, and they'll be perfect for adding to your Christmas plates.

    Or if you'd like to add an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with cinnamon.

    Christmas sprinkled sugar cookies on a wire rack

    The World's Best Sugar Cookies

    In my Amish cookbook, this recipe is called the "World's Best Sugar Cookies". And I believe that whoever named them had it right.

    I have many sugar cookie recipes, and recently I tried two different ones. First I used this recipe, and my kids absolutely fell in love with these cookies.

    Every time they ate some, they kept exclaiming how good these cookies are. And they disappeared at an alarming rate. lol

    But I wanted to try another recipe that was called, "Stay Soft Sugar Cookies." And they came out so pillowy soft and amazing. And we all loved those as well.

    But I asked my kids which ones they liked better and which recipe I should share. The vote was unanimous because they all liked my first batch of cookies better.

    Even though the second recipe produced fluffier cookies, there is something about the melt-in-your-mouth texture of these Amish sugar cookies that is unbeatable. And we all agreed that the flavor was more impressive in these cookies as well.

    So, today I present to you what I have found to be the Easiest and Best Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe! They are great for Christmas or any day of the year.

    Can I Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookies?

    Yes, you can bake and freeze these cookies weeks in advance.

    I am a firm believer in freezing almost any baked goods. So whenever I bake cookies, muffins, bread, etc., I freeze anything we won't eat within the first three days.

    Homemade baked goods often dry out after a few days and they lose their appeal. But if you place them into an airtight container or freezer bag, you can keep them frozen for months, and they will still taste fresh when you get them out.

    Just thaw and enjoy! Or if you're like my kids, you can always eat them frozen as well.

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    stacks of sugar cookies on a wire rack

    Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe

    These easy Amish sugar cookies have an amazing depth of flavor and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them simply irresistible!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    baking in batches 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 3 minutes mins
    Course Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American, Amish
    Servings 60 cookies
    Calories 161 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 c. softened butter
    • 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar (confectioners)
    • 3/4 c. white sugar
    • 1 c. canola or vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tsp. vanilla
    • 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
    • 1/2 tsp. salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
    • Mix butter and sugars together. Beat well until nice and creamy.
      1 c. softened butter, 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar (confectioners), 3/4 c. white sugar
    • Add oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
      1 c. canola or vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla
    • Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually add them to the wet mixture, mixing only to combine.
      4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. cream of tartar, 1/2 tsp. salt
    • Using a cookie scoop, drop the dough onto greased cookie sheets.
    • Unless you prefer fat and puffy cookies, dip a cup into a bowl of sugar and lightly press the tops of the cookies with the bottom of the sugared cup.
    • If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with Christmas sugar sprinkles or cinnamon.
    • Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes. You want only the bottom edges lightly browned.
    • Let the cookies rest on the tray for a minute before removing to a wire rack to cool.
    • Store in an airtight container and freeze whatever you won't eat within a few days.

    Notes

    The longer you bake the cookies, the more crispy they will be. So if you like them soft, do not overbake them.
    *Nutrition is approximate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 106IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Amish Sugar Cookies, Drop Sugar Cookies
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    Comments

    1. Lily

      July 07, 2023 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      These are so good! Do you think that I could make them into bars? If so, what size pan and for how long? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Anna

        July 08, 2023 at 2:47 pm

        I have not tried making them into bars. You would just have to experiment. I have used sugar cookie dough for making a fruit pizza crust. But that gets spread thin almost like a cookie.

        Reply
    2. Joy

      July 03, 2023 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is phenomenal ❗
      I've made this a number of times sometimes instead of vanilla I've used almond extract. Delicious ‼️

      Reply
      • Anna

        July 03, 2023 at 10:37 am

        I'm glad you have been enjoying them. Thank you for leaving a comment.

        Reply
    3. Susan Dyer

      January 31, 2023 at 12:22 pm

      Best Sugar Cookies Ever!! I have made these twice now and my family devours them, fine I do too!💜💜

      Reply
      • Anna

        January 31, 2023 at 7:46 pm

        I'm glad you're enjoying them. They get devoured pretty quickly at our house too😋.

        Reply
    4. Vctor Strawbridge

      January 16, 2023 at 9:46 pm

      Remember as a child (I’m 85) getting goat’s milk candy, (perhaps taffy) in the 5&10 at Columbia, PA. Came in 1” thick sheets, maybe 1-2 square foot , chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. Winter time only. Sales person would break off pieces with wooden hammer. Do you know of it and have a recipe?

      Reply
      • Anna

        January 17, 2023 at 8:39 am

        I'm not familiar with anything like you are describing. I have taffy recipes, but we always pulled that and cut it into small pieces. And it has more of a caramel flavor, although we added vanilla flavoring to some if it as well. Was it hard like a Crack candy?

        Reply
    5. Mary Hodges

      November 27, 2022 at 11:25 am

      You make them sound good but the recipe calls for a cup each of butter and oil. Is that correct?

      Reply
      • Anna

        November 30, 2022 at 12:32 pm

        Yes, it is correct. I know it sounds like a lot, but it makes about 60 cookies.

        Reply
    6. Brenda

      November 24, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      These really ARE the best sugar cookies. I reprinted your recipe today, because my previous printout was so faded from being used so much.

      Just yesterday I made another "best sugar cookie recipe." Nope...no they weren't! Yours really IS the best!

      Reply
      • Anna

        November 25, 2022 at 1:22 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Aisha

      November 23, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      Baking is my thing, can't wait to make these for the grandkids. And then some for the adults too 😋
      I love anything Amish, especially the bread. Amish friendship bread is A Huge hit with everyone I know ❤️
      Thank you, I'll be back with results 🥰

      Reply
    8. Stacy Boyd

      November 20, 2022 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      It all looks so good. Thank you for sharing these blessings.

      Reply
      • Anna

        November 21, 2022 at 8:47 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Andrew Coleman

          November 23, 2022 at 6:08 pm

          In all of my 52 years of baking, I can't remember if I ever baked these, knickerdookles, ginger snaps,yes,but these cookies,

          Reply

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