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Amish Sugar Cookies

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Soft and tender Amish Sugar Cookies with a delightful peppermint hint, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 C unsalted butter (softened) Make sure it's softened, not melted.
  • 1 C vegetable oil
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1 C powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 4.5 C all-purpose flour Spoon and level when measuring.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
Icing
  • 4 TBSP unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/4 C whole milk
  • 4.5 C powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1 C finely crushed peppermint candies For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well incorporated.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
Icing
  1. While the cookies cool, prepare the icing by mixing the melted butter, vanilla, peppermint extract, and milk into the powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the icing over each cooled cookie and generously sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5-7 days, or freeze for up to three months. For a dairy-free option, substitute margarine or plant-based butter.
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