Sugar Cookies

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Jean | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned recipe for classic sugar cookies shared by Jean. These soft and sweet treats are baked at 375 degrees for a comforting homemade dessert.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
20 mins10 minsNone24 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 cupMargarineSoftened
1 cupOilVegetable oil
1 cupWhite SugarGranulated
1 cupPowdered SugarConfectioners’ sugar
2EggsWhole eggs
1 tspVanillaVanilla extract
1 tspSodaBaking soda
1 tspCream of Tartar
4 1/2 cupsFlourAll-purpose flour

Instructions

Step 1: Mixing and Baking

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup margarine, 1 cup oil, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Stir in 1 tsp soda, 1 tsp cream of tartar, and gradually add 4 1/2 cups flour until a dough forms.
  5. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake until lightly golden and set.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.


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