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Delicious Traditional Amish Sugar Cookies fresh from the oven, soft and crumbly

Traditional Amish Sugar Cookies

A simple and comforting recipe for soft, thick sugar cookies that taste like home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For lift.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For a little spread and browning.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt To balance the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened For a smooth dough.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For that classic sugar cookie taste.
  • 1 large egg For richness and binding.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For warm flavor.
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk For tenderness; do not skip!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  5. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and lightly flatten each ball.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake cookies for about 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from oven and let them set on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For softer cookies, pull them from the oven a minute earlier than you think. The cookies will continue to bake on the hot pan as they cool. If the dough feels too sticky or your kitchen is warm, chill it for 20-30 minutes before baking.