Description
Soft, buttery Amish Sugar Cookies with a crackly sugar-dusted top—classic comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1¾ cups sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in flour mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to coat.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just set and tops are cracked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and eggs. For extra sparkle, roll cookies in sanding sugar. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg