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Amish Sugar Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies bursting with peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (soft) Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with coconut oil for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs Should be at room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract Can be substituted or omitted.
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
For the icing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 0.25 cup whole milk Can add 1-2 tablespoons more for desired consistency.
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar
For the garnish
  • 1 cup finely crushed peppermint candies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and powdered sugar. Add in the eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extracts, mixing well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Baking
  1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto prepared sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Icing Preparation
  1. For the icing, mix melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, whole milk, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about one week. For longer storage, you can freeze them after they cool completely.
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