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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 10 mins | None | 24 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Margarine | Softened |
| 1 cup | Oil | Vegetable oil |
| 1 cup | White Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 cup | Powdered Sugar | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 2 | Eggs | Whole eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | Vanilla extract |
| 1 tsp | Soda | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Cream of Tartar | |
| 4 1/2 cups | Flour | All-purpose flour |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup margarine, 1 cup oil, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in 1 tsp soda, 1 tsp cream of tartar, and gradually add 4 1/2 cups flour until a dough forms.
- 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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